city centre Could Dublin councillors be cut out of major plans for city centre – as councillors have been in Limerick? Dublin councillors were looking at Limerick as a model for regeneration. But there’s disquiet there now, with concerns about transparency, oversight, and control over development. Laoise Neylon Aug 14, 2025
renting Renters in retirement villages should have unambiguous access to RTB, say charities for older people “We don’t appear to have any regulations to cover people in that situation,” says Camille Loftus, head of advocacy for Age Action. Laoise Neylon Aug 14, 2025
Community Safety Should social workers patrol Dublin’s public transport alongside transport police? As government looks more into the practicalities of a transport security force, it’s one of the ideas being floated. Eoin Glackin Aug 14, 2025
textile waste Council moves to tighten oversight of how old clothes are disposed of in the city Provisions in a recent tender are a small step, but part of an EU-wide and national effort to do a better job of reusing and recycling textile waste. Lois Kapila May 2, 2025
City Desk Council expects to flip the financial model underpinning used-clothes banks For years, an operator has paid to collect used clothes. Going forward, the council will have to pay for the service, a spokesperson said. Lois Kapila Feb 26, 2025
