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Dublin City Council
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Dublin City Council, again, bans poster to spare US president's feelings
Even a version which made no direct reference to Trump and removed his image, and simply read: “No welcome for warmongers” was turned down.
Despite angry row at City Hall, local councillors all back proposed Finglas boxing club move
Councillors traded insults at their monthly meeting Monday. The reason is rooted in council procedures, which most councillors want changed.
Due to delays, council’s district heating project wasn’t ready to warm Irish Glass Bottle apartments
So instead of being kept cosy with waste heat from the Poolbeg incinerator, the apartments are using heat pumps, the council project manager said Monday.
Council looks set to agree plans to revamp Mountjoy Square despite pushback from local sports clubs
The full council is set to vote in June on the plan to rejuvenate the square in line with its Georgian heritage, following 196 submissions to a public consultation.
Would knocking Wood Quay for housing be complicated by the site’s Viking history?
Archaeologist Patrick Wallace, who led the 1970s excavation of the site, said he would love to see the area fully excavated – but he doesn’t support the demolition plans.
Councillors back renewed focus on serious anti-social behaviour in council housing complexes
“We know there are issues,” said Dublin City Council Assistant Chief Executive Mick Mulhern, at a recent housing committee meeting.
Council continues to push hotel bed tax for Dublin
A €2 per bed per night tax could raise more than €17.5 million a year, according to a council analysis.
Amid secrecy, Dublin City Council CEO advances €600m+ plan to build new council HQ
Richard Shakespeare recently held a closed-doors briefing for councillors, giving them a presentation that was watermarked so they could be caught if they shared it.
Councillors look to amp up the attention they give to social inclusion
Dublin city councillors added a focus on social inclusion to the work of their housing committee in September 2024. But it hasn't really featured yet.
Dublin city councillors back motion condeming US/Israel attack on Iran, despite chief executive's "legal" concerns
They also, separately, backed a motion opposing the government’s plans to abolish the Triple Lock.
Who will sit on the advisory board set to shape the future of Dublin city centre?
Seven areas of expertise should be represented, said a recent council report.
Dublin city councillor proposes reducing contacts with US government, given its crimes
Although it’s unclear exactly what the council could do on this front.