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“Basically there was a misunderstanding in France of what is a taco”
But this dish is very popular in France, and three places in Ireland are selling it now – including one in Dublin.
Why are so many women councillors choosing not to run again?
A third of women now on Dublin City Council aren’t standing again, while only an eighth of men on the council say the same.
A new programme would help learner drivers get their practice in – legally and more safely – between lessons
At the moment, even though it’s illegal, even though they’re putting others at risk, many learners simply drive on their own.
Council Briefs: Prohibiting swimming at Sandymount, expanding street cleaning, banning single-use cups in parks
These were some of the issues discussed at the most recent meeting of the council’s environment committee.
Planned flood defences would protect homes and businesses along the Camac in Bluebell, Inchicore, and Kilmainham
It could also help smooth the way for the redevelopment of St Patrick’s Athletic FC’s home ground Richmond Park, which is next to the river.
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Why aren’t Dublin councillors harder on council managers? a reader asked
After all, councillors are charged with “Scrutinising the performance of local authorities against priorities and targets set”, the Department of Local Government says.
Danger for people who cycle: a junction near Heuston Station
Several people have reported this as a dangerous spot, and have ideas on how the council could make it safer.
Council plans to continue with same approach to getting people to clean up after their dogs
“What will make our cities clean is to try and convince those people who don’t pick up after their dog to think of others,” said council litter prevention officer Bernie Lillis.
Dissolution of Digital Hub could leave lots of Thomas Street area property vacant – presenting a danger, and an opportunity
The government has ordered the transfer of the Hub’s campus to the Land Development Agency, but it only wants some of the land – and not for years.
Councillors push for changes in the way parking-enforcement is done in the city
One of the more contentious issues is how to deal with footpath parking. Work to stamp it out entirely? Or formally allow it in certain areas?
While awaiting dramatic revamp of Newmarket Square approved in 2017, council plans smaller improvements
One part of the council hasn’t progressed the revamp, so another hopes to spruce up the swathe of old asphalt now that it’s ringed with fancy new developments.