immigrant life Dozens of people from Gaza seeking visas to study in Ireland are denied entry It was Haneen Eshraim's only “realistic opportunity at this stage to leave Gaza safely and continue my education”, she said. Shamim Malekmian Jul 27, 2026
tech and society Animation artists call for regulation of the industry as the AI transition looms large “I wouldn't necessarily say we're looking at a looming full automation, but a really, really drastic shakeup is definitely on the horizon,” says Jen Wayne of the Animation Workers of Ireland. Laoise Neylon Jul 24, 2026
Housing Dublin City Council is grappling with how to meet new government target for delivering social and affordable homes The council's current pipeline shows about 11,000 new homes in the works from 2027 to 2030 so far, well short of the target of 19,400. Lois Kapila Jul 24, 2026
City Desk When Utilities Dig up the City’s Roads and Footpaths, Who Checks They Repair Them Well? In the last three years, Dublin City Council issued 30,800 “road-opening” licences – licences to dig holes in roads – across the city. Shamim Malekmian Feb 9, 2022
