Tusla says it's an offence to run an unregistered children’s home, but it places children in them anyways
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The usual market and events at Farmleigh House are cancelled for 2026, OPW says
With Ireland leading the presidency of the Council of the European Union this year, the house and estate in Phoenix Park are needed, a spokesperson said.
Dublin City Council charts out where markets and street stalls could be allowed going forward
Draft bye-laws, due soon to go out to public consultation, suggest adding some new market areas and shrinking some oldies.
An Bord Pleanála, again, refuses permission to change use of Newmarket space from market to retail
Meanwhile, Dublin City Council is hoping to organise events on Newmarket Square over the summer, an official says.
The council will keep prices lower at this year’s Smithfield Christmas market, official says
At a meeting on Monday, councillors used a discussion about a city rejuvenation plan to resurface complaints about last year’s event.
Plan for food market at St Andrew’s Church has fallen apart
Market operator Manifesto has walked away from the project, said its co-founder Martin Barry.
Council plans to revamp streets around the Victorian Fruit and Veg Market
There’d be wider footpaths, more trees, more cycle routes, and new public spaces with seating.
Market campaigner says the public has a right to access the city’s Victorian fruit and vegetable market
The public has a “market right” – a right to access the market – and that is a common-law property right protected by the constitution, says Toby Simmonds.
Council Selects Design Team for Renovation of Historic Fruit and Vegetable Market in Smithfield
The works could take years, so in the meantime the Victorian building should be used for cultural events, says Social Democrats Councillor Cat O’Driscoll.
What Scuppered Phibsboro’s Short-lived Friday Market?
Councillors say they want the council-run market brought back, in one form or another.
Council Briefs: Rebooting the Moore Street Market, and a Continued Lack of Reviews into Homeless Deaths
These were among the issues that Dublin city councillors discussed at a meeting of their Central Area Committee on Tuesday.
Prepping for a Farmers’ Market on the Matt’s of Cabra Site
Locals and councillors say they’ll be watching to see whether a farmers’ market will work here – but that, long-term, they’d rather see the derelict site built out.
To Help It With a Food Strategy for the City, the Council Wants to Know Where You Shop and What You Eat
The council’s climate action team is surveying city residents about their shopping, cooking, eating, and binning habits, until 14 February.