As the government blocks funding for major social-housing projects, FF and FG councillors point fingers at ministers
As many as 1,325 social homes in Dublin city are at an advanced stage, with planning granted – but now with no clear funding.
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Council Owns 1,300 Fewer Social Homes Than Four Years Ago
In October 2014, Dublin City Council owned 25,825 social homes. By January 2019, that figure had fallen to 24,503.
While Government Dreams Big, Residents Wait Years for New Pedestrian Crossing Lights
Some say that important quick transport wins – ones that would make it safer to cycle, or cross the road – are sometimes held hostage to big-ticket, long-term projects.
Dealers Out! The Concerned Parents Against Drugs
The death of community activist John “Whacker” Humphrey a few weeks ago, reminded the country of the anti-drugs campaign in which he played such a central role.
A Community Group Tries a New Approach to Tackling Litter in the North Inner-City
“We are making a difference now, we are,” says Mark Haid, who is part of the Green Ribbon Project team. “I can see it myself now.”
Waterways Ireland Considers a Floating Food Market for Grand Canal Dock
The idea for seven-day “premium” food and drink stalls is set out in a study from October last year.
Ahead of Local Elections, Political Parties Show More Interest in Minority Candidates
On Dublin City Council, there are no minority or migrant councillors. This year’s local elections in May could change that, with candidates running for Fianna Fáil, the Green Party, and the Social Democrats.
Councillor Puts Forward New Vision for Site of Old Magdalene Laundry
Social Democrats Councillor Gary Gannon says the site should include a community space, an installation on what life inside was like, a museum, a memorial garden, housing, and food markets.
Some Local Politicians Commit to Anti-Racism Pledge Ahead of Election Campaigns
Activist organization United Against Racism has launched a pledge inviting politicians to commit to rejecting racism in this year’s local and European elections.
Mixed Responses to Idea of White-Water Rafting at George’s Dock
“Whose baby is this?” asked Lord Mayor Nial Ring, at the Central Area Committee on Tuesday.
She Was Burned Out of Her Home, Then Banned from Getting Housing Help via HAP
Sometimes women are blamed for anti-social behaviour, when actually they were suffering domestic violence, says Niamh White of refuge Aoibhneas.
At Hercules Club, Eighty Years of Dubliners Helping Each Other Get Ripped
Hercules Club was something of an anomaly when it was born in 1934. Its spirit has endured.
On Dorset Street, a Japanese Restaurant with a Brazilian Flair
The chef at Wasabi adds some unusual ingredients, ones that hint at the journey some of these dishes have taken from Japan through Brazil before arriving here.