Why don't councillors talk as much about homelessness at meetings anymore?
For years, homelessness was a standing item on the agenda at most housing committee meetings. But, recently it hasn’t featured as often.
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Councillors want sight again of who gets social housing in their areas, amid confusion about how lists work
“There is just so much confusion,” says Sarah Lawless, who has been on the housing list for 20 years. “The whole system doesn’t make sense.”
Despite objections, Fingal councillors approve Fortlawn housing redevelopment
The council’s plan includes demolishing four homes in the D15 housing estate, and building 21 new ones. It’s the planned demolitions that have drawn protests.
In justifying its plan to abandon its Wood Quay HQ, council refuses to show its homework
It's generally more environmentally friendly to renovate existing buildings than to abandon them to the wrecking ball, but other public organisations could follow suit.
Why are 200 homes in Crumlin and Inchicore taking so long to build?
They’re the kinds of sites that recent government measures have been intended to accelerate.
In Coolock, a long-awaited regeneration of social homes draws nearer
The remaining residents in Cromcastle Court have been living under the shadow of regeneration for years.
In Drumcondra, a man puts off needed surgery as he faces into homelessness
He fears not having a place to stay while he’s recovering, so he’s searching, hoping, and waiting.
Central government is looking at whether councils should be allowed to borrow more, to build more
The current restrictions do need to change, said a spokesperson for the Department of Finance.
As the decades drag on, Dublin City Council finally applies for funding for regeneration of Traveller accommodation at Labre Park
“We have waited too long; we desperately need the department to fund this,” says Shay L’Estrange, coordinator with Ballyfermot Traveller Action Project.
Councillors agree to rezone big industrial estate in Glasnevin
A masterplan for the area foresees up to 8,500 homes being built on the lands, as well as schools and sports and community facilities, and more.
Council plans to apply in coming weeks for permission to build 153 homes at Gulistan Depot in Rathmines
The HSE has already put in a planning application to build a primary care centre on the site.
To make way for more housing Fingal proposes rezoning 11 sites, nibbling into greenbelt
However, councillors disagree over whether rezoning more land will actually lead to more housing being built.
In Mulhuddart, 43 council-owned homes sitting vacant
Homes in Parnell Estate have pyrite and fire-safety problems – and for years, auditors and councillors have been pushing the council to sort them.