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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With Coolock Swimming Pool closed indefinitely, is putting a pop-up pool nearby feasible?
Dublin City Council says it’s not, but other councils have managed it elsewhere.
In Irishtown, plans for a new sports centre with two swimming pools are taking shape
“The plan is that the new centre in Irishtown will be fully completed before the Markievicz centre closes” in Townsend Street, a council official said.
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“Unlike many people on the continent, Dubliners love to go for a swim at any time of the year – no matter how cold it is.”
Despite plan that Balbriggan swimming pool would come before surrounding housing, it looks unlikely
While the Land Development Agency is expected to start work on the site next year, Fingal County Council is trailing with the pool.
Council plans to “replace” Markievicz sports centre near Tara Street by expanding facilities at Irishtown Stadium
Councillors said this would leave a gap in services for this part of the south inner-city. “Irishtown’s gain is Pearse Street’s loss.”
Council Managers Propose Outdoor Pools and Swift Rescue for George’s Dock
But councillors at a meeting of their Central Area Committee had big questions about where the idea had originated, and drilled down into some of the detail.
Paul: On the Sandycove Swim-Robe Wars
While taking my daily dip one recent morning, a printed notice pinned to the wall caught my attention: “This is a dryrobe free area”, it read.
Council Briefs: Budget Watching, the North-Side “Super Depot”, and a Potential Pilot Wash Facility
A steep fall in commercial rates paid to the council, a plan to borrow to build a new hub for council workers, and piloting a place for people to wash.
Council Briefs: Dogs on Bull Island, More Car-Parking at St Anne’s Park, and the Clontarf Baths
These were among the issues that Dublin city councillors discussed on Monday at their North Central Area Committee meeting at the Northside Civic Centre.
Councillors Object to Hiring Practices at Council-Owned Pool
Councillors say posts should be filled by employees, not self-employed contractors. Swim Ireland says it’s legal and allows for flexibility for staff.
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“I wanted to pick out a few heads I see braving the icy waters if the Irish Sea on a daily basis.”
A Renewed Effort for More Public Swimming at Clontarf Baths
Councillors haven’t given up on getting the Clontarf baths open more to the public – and voted recently to change tack.