More than 900 people are on waitlists for addiction supports in Ireland’s prisons
The longest queue is in Dublin’s Mountjoy, where more than 240 people languish on the waitlist for counselling for substance addiction.
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In Lusk, parents struggle to find creche places for their children
One creche, Woodlands, has had to close its waiting list, because there were 280 names on it, says the facility manager, Karen McKernan.
Councillors brainstorm ideas for breaking bin company Panda’s dominance in Dublin 15
They worry that without more serious competition, or price regulation, the company will feel free to keep hiking prices.
In Balbriggan, a battle over build-to-rent housing stirred up a rumour weaponising asylum seekers and refugees
It’s unfair to make life harder for people by portraying the possibility of their mere presence as something scary that can be used as a threat, says Bryn Edwards.
In Mulhuddart, residents volunteering to pick litter in Tolka Valley Park frustrated at being left to empty the council’s bins too
“The more we do, the more is asked of us,” wrote Ruth Law.
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.