New survey offers insights into levels of crime in Dublin city centre
The City Centre Crime Victim Survey was commissioned by Dublin Inquirer and carried out by Amarách Research.
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Two Long-Term Tenants Battle to Stay in Grove Park
Irina Lapshina and Jurij Pučkov have been given notices to quit. They want greater assurance that, after the landlord refurbishes, they’ll be able to move back.
In Ballybough, an Opportunity to Provide Green Space Is Passed Over
Planning documents show that Bartra has been granted permission to give money instead of providing public space, but don’t give any specifics as to why.
What’s the Point of Asking Developers to Audit Community Infrastructure?
Developers wanting to build big apartment blocks have to say if there’s enough social infrastructure around. Their answers often differ from residents’ views.
Council Signs Agreement to Lease Social Housing from Bartra
This new deal is under a long-term leasing scheme brought in by the central government last year – and some question its value for the state.
Scrutiny Needed of Council Spending on Homeless Services, Say Some Councillors
Miscategorisations in accounts and a lack of transparency make it hard to work out what services, exactly, the council is getting for its money.
Developer Proposes Giving Cash Instead of Public Green Space
Councillors weren’t impressed by that idea – or the plan for all the social homes to be clustered at one end of one apartment block.
Homeless Families Say Their Complaints About Emergency Accommodation Are Ignored
Oppressive rules mean homeless families placed in The Bonnington hotel face a hostile environment, according to people who’ve been through it. Their complaints have fallen on deaf ears, they say.
Residents Consider the Outline of Hines’ Plans for Giant Dublin 8 Sites
Sharing its vision so far for the Player Wills and Bailey Gibson sites was a welcome first step, said one councillor. “But the devil will be in the details.”
Sick of Noise, Residents near Dominick Street Block Entrance to Building Site
Those protesting say they’ve struggled to open communication with the firm that is building student accommodation just off Dominick Lane.
Housing Briefs: Affordable Housing, O’Devaney Gardens, and More
Here’s some of what came up when talk turned to housing at July’s monthly meeting of Dublin City Council: affordable purchase, O’Devaney Gardens, and a new housing committee chair.
Councillors Vote Against Using Site at Mount Anville for Traveller Homes
The patch of land had been taken out of the new Traveller Accommodation Programme. Some councillors put forward motions to get it back in.
What’s Next Plan for Council-Owned Vacant Site on Fishamble Street?
Residents nearby would like a community centre. But “there are no government funds” to build community centres in Dublin, a council spokesperson said.