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.
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Walkers should continue to have access through Howth Castle Estate, councillors say
The estate is very open and will remain so, says Eoin Quinlan, the general manager, but the owners also need to keep it safe.
From his North Lotts base, a martial artist and stunt performer makes his mark on Chinese action cinema
Black belt Philip Condron has just landed a dream role in the latest Ip Man film, in Beijing.
Confusion over whether survivors of mother and baby homes face hiked rents after redress payouts
Survivors have started to say that they wish they'd never applied for their redress, says Social Democrats Councillor Noelle Brown. “Which is appalling.”
In Dublin 15, councillors want to name a park for a local cycling legend
They agreed a motion, recently, to ask Fingal’s naming committee to honour Bertie Donnelly. But are park renamings even possible these days?
Piles of washed-up shellfish along Fingal’s coast prompt idea of mollusc paramedics
Karin Dubsky, an environmental scientist and director of Coastwatch Ireland, said it is likely that aggressive winds brought by Storm Claudia were to blame.
Did the council follow the correct process to name Herzog Park back in 1995?
Or has Rathgar been living with Orwell Quarry Park all this time?
A councillor wants special heritage status for culture in the Liberties
Would it help or hinder affordability in the area?
Few have used process set up to allow appeals to speed limits, figures show
Since 2022, there have been 332 appeals lodged with councils nationwide, according to a Department of Transport spokesperson.
In Dublin 15, councillors say they’re inundated with complaints about slippery leaves on footpaths
“It's no exaggeration. I've had at least 20 different people coming to me with this issue,” Councillor Angela Donnelly said.
In Ballymun, lining up to read and reconnect with the constitution
“Some people have said it's a bit like karaoke.”
Councillor renews calls for a community toilet scheme in Dublin city centre
Council officials say they’ve already tried and it flopped. How have towns elsewhere managed to set them up?
Would Blanchardstown benefit from having a town council?
The current programme for government says it will “establish town councils in large towns to provide a focal-point for raising concerns of towns”.