Some children in state care struggle to get Tusla sign off for their education courses of choice
The underlying problem, it seems, is a lack of residential places near to their proposed classes.
Some children in state care struggle to get Tusla sign off for their education courses of choice
The underlying problem, it seems, is a lack of residential places near to their proposed classes.
Councillors seek to ensure straight, clear answers from council managers and staff
They get them sometimes, they say — but definitely not always.
As dumping continues, a councillor suggests exploring a composting scheme for horse manure
The current regime just isn't working, they said.
With development on the horizon, councillors tease out how to protect Dunsink observatory
They agreed a motion to review the impact of the plan, within a couple of years, and to compel the council to amend it, if the review finds it is needed.
Advertising firm proposes digital advertising screen in Rathmines
The company, Micromedia, says it'll help spread the word about arts and culture. An objector says it'll be "yet another glaring, distracting, blinding and intrusive nuisance".
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“It’s giving colonialism”: Ireland still owes rent to dukes and earls
Although, even though the OPW lists these rents as payable, some of the named beneficiaries say they haven't been getting them.
Robert Watt's not going to be Tsar of Dublin, city councillors say
They're set to back the creation of a special purpose vehicle he's been picked to head, which is meant to play a major role in regenerating the city centre – but how major is in dispute.
Fingal councillors approve revised plan for new Dunsink town
Changes include a buffer aimed at reducing the project's impact on neighbouring Finglas – and density reductions expected to shave off thousands of homes.
Councillors continue to push back against segregation in apartment complexes
Social tenants who live in the private Liberties complex Grand Canal Harbour say they're not allowed to use many of the common facilities there.
In Crumlin, a hip-hop collective makes grievance and gratitude rhyme
Gone is the hardman shtick, the macho bravado once associated with hip hop, rapper and producer Michael Ward, who goes by Mickzart. “We’re after something true.”
A council plan to revamp area around Victorian Fruit and Vegetable Market is out for public consultation
It doesn't propose really major changes, but quite a few small improvements: more pedestrianisation, more greening, better lighting.
Long-vacant church could soon be back in use
Fáilte Ireland, which controls St Andrew's Church, says the necessary conservation has been done, and it is negotiating terms with a prospective tenant.
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Maybe people shouldn't be able to collect social welfare at GPO, Arnotts lobbies
The company behind the Henry Street department store raised the idea with the man in charge of the regeneration of the city centre, returns show.
In marathon meetings, Fingal councillors seek to fine-tune plans for new town in Dunsink
The council's chief executive said their changes would slow down delivery of thousands of homes.
NTA's new bus-tracking system appears to reduce ghost buses, in a way
It's been in place on buses in Waterford since July, and is due to be rolled out now nationwide – including on Go Ahead's Naas-based Dublin commuter services this past weekend.
As government pours more money into childcare sector, could it leak out?
“The Minister for Children needs to decide if this sector is a public service for the public good, or an investment opportunity,” said Darragh O’Connor, head of strategic organising and campaigns at SIPTU.
Facing delays renewing his residence permit, a hospital doctor is stuck unable to work
"His inability to work will have a direct impact on the provision of the medical services and our ability to maintain adequate staffing and patient care,” reads a letter from the Rotunda to the Department of Justice.
Frustrated with the service from Dublin Bus, one man took them to the Small Claims Court
"Please note, I am only looking for the restitution of €2.75 – the fare cost."
As communities grapple with kids at loose ends messing, government disappoints youth-work sector with budget offering
“It's extremely disappointing to hear once again that the children have been left short, and it's disappointing given the incredible work that the youth workers in the country do for us.”
With more flights on the horizon, communities around Dublin Airport push for changes to air-quality monitoring
There are questions about who's doing the monitoring, what they're checking for, and whether all the monitors are even working.
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AI is not just coming to newsrooms in Ireland, it’s already here
“I'd be amazed if it’s not used in some form everywhere now,” says Michael Marsh, the editor in chief for Reach Plc in Ireland.
Exhibition showcases works by Liberties painter Valerie Gannon
Portraits, self-portraits, highly abstract renderings of cityscapes, recollections of sights at Dublin Airport, and much more.
In radio in Ireland, the “accent ceiling” persists
On volunteer-run community radio, there’s room for people with all kinds of accents – but it’s rare to move beyond that.
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Waited for a bus in Dublin and it never showed up? Please tell us.
We’ve built a No-Show Bus Tracker to help document the scale and details of the problems of ghost buses and cancelled buses.
Here it is: our new cycle collision tracker
We hope you’ll use it to report hazards, near collisions, and collisions. Hopefully, over the long-term, this will help make cycling safer – and get more people out of cars and onto bikes.
Will You Draw Your Dublin Neighbourhood for Us?
This online tool lets you map your area’s boundaries, save your version, and see what others have drawn for the same area.
Introducing: A Tracker Where You Can Check How Your Councillors Have Voted
We’re very pleased to be launching Counciltracker.ie today, which will let you quickly and easily see what issues your local councillors have been voting on, and how.