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.
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Vacancy Watch: A Derelict Plot Across from the Bernard Shaw
The site has been subject to a half-dozen planning applications over the last number of years. It’s on the council’s Vacant Sites Register, but its owners are appealing that.
The Anti-Dog-Poo Drive Rolls On
The pilot project to catch people who don’t pick up after their dogs seemed to go well. So now different council areas have money to roll it out all over the city.
What’s Going on Now with the Bolt Hostel?
A year ago, Dublin City Council and housing activists clashed in court over the occupation of a vacant Bolton Street building. It’s still empty.
In the Inner City, Wailing Burglar Alarms Add to the Din
Although it’s had complaints, Dublin City Council hasn’t taken any enforcement proceedings in alarm-related cases from last year.
Should Being a Councillor Become a Full-Time Job?
Some Dublin City Councillors say they spend 30 or more hours a week on their political duties, but the pay is only part-time – so many also have other jobs.
Council Briefs: O’Devaney Gardens, Election Posters, and the Circus
With a lot of business to deal with before their recess, councillors held a special meeting Monday. Here’s some of what they talked about.
How’s The Kevin Street Library Coming Along?
Kevin Street Library closed in 2013 for renovations. What’s taking so long?
In the City, Musicians Struggle to Find Places to Practice
In densely populated neighbourhoods, there are rules, there are neighbours, and there is always somebody you might annoy.
Vacancy Watch: The Old City Arts Building on Moss Street
The old City Arts building on Moss Street used to be a hub. Nowadays, it’s more of a shell. Here’s what happened.
Should it Be Easier to Find Out Who Owns a Property?
Do property owners have a right to privacy? Do residents have the right to know who owns a vacant or derelict property that’s ruining their neighbourhood?
The Fountain that Cost €250k to Install and €100k to Remove
If you walked through Grand Canal Square between 2007 and the middle of last year, you probably noticed the stacks of marble triangles and bubbles of water.
Vacancy Watch: A Long Stretch of South Great George’s Street
What’s happening with what should be a tasty piece of land? The answer is a slightly complicated.