What would become of the Civic Offices on Wood Quay if the council relocates?
After The Currency reported the idea of the council moving its HQ, councillors were talking about and thinking through the pros and cons and implications.
Opinion
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Frank: This City Is Filthy
Grimy footpaths, litter in the streets, waste bags on the steps of houses, people pissing where they please: something must be done about dirty Dublin.
Andy: Dundrum Town Centre and Dublin’s Dark Heart
What does Dundrum Town Centre tell us about the political economy of Dublin? Quite a lot, actually: about cultural homogenisation and corruption.
Roe: Co-Choice on Abortion and Bob Loves Asians
A feminist wonders whether her partner should have a say in her abortion choice, and a guy worries about a friend who’s only into Asian girls.
Frank: Let’s Talk About Noise and How to Deal with It
People who live in Dublin need to be protected against abusive proprietors so that we can enjoy the relative peace and tranquility of our homes.
Roe: Transracial Rachel and Pillow Humping
Our sex and sexuality columnist tackles questions from readers on whether being “transracial” is as legitimate as being transgendered, and on the best sex toys for people who like to masturbate with pillows.
Andy: “Recovery” Based on Exploitation of Low-paid Workers
Cuts to payments for lone parents are meant to push them into work, but Andy Storey questions whether there are decent jobs to be found in a recovery “increasingly based on the exploitation of low-paid and insecure workers”.
Frank: Most Radical Plan For Transport In My Lifetime
Just 30 years ago, city transport planners were on a completely different track.
Andy: Viva the Grangegorman Squat
In taking over vacant sites, some citizens are making up for government inaction.
Roe: Send Me Your Questions
In Roe McDermott’s first biweekly column for Dublin Inquirer, she sets out what you can expect from her.
Frank: We Need to Talk About Grafton Street
Even though Grafton Street has been finished for three months, there has been very little comment on whether it’s good, bad or indifferent.