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Risk that more survivors of torture will be denied asylum in Ireland, as a vital service is frozen
While the pace of the asylum process has picked up for many applicants, the services helping them to make their cases have lacked the resourcing to keep up.
Council identifies Clongriffin as potential site for a new cultural and artistic centre
A 2021 cultural infrastructure audit found that there was a big swathe of the northeast of the city that did not have any cultural buildings nearby.
Frustrated by longer wait for green man at Blackhorse junction, people dash across in front of moving cars
“I know the cycle of the lights and I’m like, ‘I should have gone already,’” said Niamh Stephens on Tuesday.
Why don't councillors talk as much about homelessness at meetings anymore?
For years, homelessness was a standing item on the agenda at most housing committee meetings. But, recently it hasn’t featured as often.
Priorswood Deis Plus school set to lose teacher and face larger class sizes for want of one student
Local residents and TDs are calling on the Department of Education to intervene.
A woman sees herself through a lengthy stay in immigration limbo with help from open mics, group therapy
“Most men process their feelings faster,” Jaishree Malik said, on stage, of her eight-month-long wait. The joke met with peals of laughter.
What ever became of the planned mill museum in Islandbridge?
Though promised as part of the Bellevue apartment complex, it was never opened – and then the owner applied for permission to turn it into more apartments instead.
Concerns about continuity of care as Tusla changes 3,000 children’s social workers
“If you read any research with care-experienced voices – every piece of research talks about the importance of continuity of care.”
Corporate landlord dinged for breaching rent-setting laws in four properties
Vestry Limited Partnership owns more than 1,000 homes across Ireland.
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.
A new coalition tries to lay out what a “health-led” drug policy could actually mean
“We're actually at a pivotal moment in Ireland with regard to our drug policy,” said one speaker, at the inaugural event of the Irish Coalition for Drug Reform.
Council says it does intend to reopen long-closed playground and coffee kiosk at Bridgefoot Street Park
Residents say that organising more events in the hard-won green space could also help it to thrive.