As the government blocks funding for major social-housing projects, FF and FG councillors point fingers at ministers
As many as 1,325 social homes in Dublin city are at an advanced stage, with planning granted – but now with no clear funding.
Twenty artists are facing eviction from the Richmond Road Studios, but it’s unclear where they could go. Other studios are full – and have long waiting lists.
The owners have a plan to redevelop the site, and wanted to demolish the two houses, but the council told them they couldn’t.
This week, councillors in the north-west of the city talked about plans for amenities in Fairview and who’ll get to work on a site building social housing.
Elias Edge set up his store in 1917. A century later, his great granddaughter has put together an exhibition to celebrate its survival.