tech and society What’s happened with Manna’s plan to expand its drone delivery service across Dublin? It still only has one base, in Dublin 15, with planning permission – and that’s due to expire this year. Lois Kapila Jan 7, 2026
Dublin City Council There’s been a surge in ethics complaints about Dublin city councillors The numbers spiked after a new cohort of councillors was elected in June 2024, and have eased somewhat since then – while remaining higher than before. Shamim Malekmian Jan 7, 2026
Housing To make way for more housing Fingal proposes rezoning 11 sites, nibbling into greenbelt However, councillors disagree over whether rezoning more land will actually lead to more housing being built. Sunni Bean Jan 7, 2026
City Desk What’s the best way to tell area residents about plans for a new asylum shelter nearby? The government should tell communities directly about plans for new asylum shelters, some activists and politicians say. Shamim Malekmian Apr 23, 2025
The Dish At Jervis, spreading the joy of mango season “The mangoes in the supermarkets are … not as sweet.” Lois Kapila Apr 23, 2025
Fingal Rules on installation of drone food-delivery bases in Dublin remain in dispute The current skirmish is over a Manna base at Junction 6 in Blanchardstown. Sunni Bean Apr 23, 2025
Culture Desk Council plans to turn St Werburgh’s church into 250-seat venue The idea is for this spot next to Dublin Castle to host choirs, chamber music, trad music, poetry performances, and more. Michael Lanigan Apr 23, 2025