Dublin councils are to look at buying or building homeless hostels
“We have an over-reliance on the private sector, it is expensive, it is poor value for money,” says Mary Hayes, director of the Dublin Region Homeless Executive.
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Fingal County Council tells media they’re banned from strategic policy committee meetings
The rules for who can access meetings are set by councillors. But many said they were unaware of changes they voted through last December.
Councillors hunt for a spot to put an archive of Skerries history on public display
The photos and artefacts are now locked away in a room in Ardgillan Castle.
In Littlepace, debate around how to better shelter residents from the noise of cars rushing by on the N3
Since some trees along the road were cut down in January, residents have been complaining about the noise more, a local councillor says.
Brushing Up: A relic of neighbourly chats hangs in Blanchardstown Library
A colourful quilt of 38 patches, each presenting a different work of art, it reads “Welcome to Blanch” in big vibrant letters.
Council weighs up whether to press ahead with district heating scheme in Blanchardstown
It’d take waste heat from data centres, and send it through a network of pipes to warm up surrounding businesses – and later homes, according to the plan.
Council moves to force Dublin Airport operator to hand over more data on “forever chemicals”
“They had done testing but didn’t give us the results … We intend to use our statutory powers to request the submission of this information.”
In Swords, a local historian hunts for stones that might tell him secrets about times long past
“Stones give us an insight into that magic and mystery. Humans don’t last. Wood doesn’t last. Stone remains,” says Mike Power.
Local residents opposing Dublin Airport expansion are up against a wealthy industry with global influence
After the Dutch government was forced to back off a recent effort to reduce flights at Schiphol Airport, an industry leader said he hoped “we won’t see other governments embarrassing themselves” with similar attempts.
In Portmarnock, a mother fights to win third-level education subsidy for migrant lone parents
If you’re allowed in the country because you’re a parent of an Irish citizen, why shouldn’t it be easier to go to college, get a good job and provide better for the kid? she asks.
For undocumented young people, third-level education remains out of reach
Sumayyah Maghoo grew up in Ireland, finished school here, and then watched friends go on to university – but was unable to go with them.
In a new project, artists depict the lives of young people in Dublin 15 through photos, paint, songs and more
Works that can be put on walls are on display at Draíocht in Blanchardstown now. Performances are coming to various locations in March.
Council kicks off ideas-gathering for shape of development on edge of Balbriggan
Lands at Flemington Lane are earmarked for hundreds of homes. Locals stress the need for community amenities and services.