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London politics

Government cuts back housing scheme that 'kept hundreds of families out of homelessness'

London politics

Government cuts back housing scheme that 'kept hundreds of families out of homelessness'

16 hours ago

Regeneration of Dublin's dilapidated Oliver Bond flats scrapped by Government

Dublin City Council's regeneration plans for a housing complex have been halted, causing concern over living conditions and housing availability.

London politics

Government cuts back housing scheme that 'kept hundreds of families out of homelessness'

London politics

Government cuts back housing scheme that 'kept hundreds of families out of homelessness'

more#housing-crisis

5 days ago

Well-known pub on Dublin's Drury Street fails to have outdoor seating licence renewed by council

The outdoor seating area of a bar on Drury Street will no longer be accessible due to the non-renewal of its seating licence.

1 week ago

Councillors and officials stay in 600-a-night luxury French hotel with private beach

Dublin City Council recorded a bill of nearly €11,400 at the four-star Royal Antibes hotel for an official trip by officials and councillors in March.

Berlin

1 month ago

Council says Kinahan Cartel chief Sean McGovern's Dublin home lying empty due to 'constant intimidation' of contractors

Dublin City Council blames threats from criminals for the dereliction of a seized home linked to a Kinahan gangster.

1 month ago

Judge tells parents of girl (8) he will not risk child's 25,000 'bird in hand' settlement offer from council over playground fall

Judge John Martin had been told by barrister Bonnie Hickey that little Victoria Johnston's parents were not happy with a €25,000 settlement offer from playground owner Dublin City Council.

Law

#social-housing

2 months ago

London politics

Dublin City Council pulls out of offer to lease 37 apartments from company linked to Wexford developer behind 36 eviction notices

Miscellaneous

Dublin City Council votes to increase rents for council tenants with some facing hikes of more than 50pc

2 months ago

Dublin City Council pulls out of offer to lease 37 apartments from company linked to Wexford developer behind 36 eviction notices

Dublin City Council terminated a social housing lease agreement with a Sinnott-connected company due to construction delays, affecting dozens of people with provisional housing offers.

Miscellaneous

Dublin City Council votes to increase rents for council tenants with some facing hikes of more than 50pc

more#social-housing

Europe politics

4 months ago

Empty Belmayne playground without equipment labelled 'a travesty' by councillors

Reinstatement of a local playground has been repeatedly delayed, eroding resident trust while the council cites ordered equipment and weather-dependent scheduling.

#herzog-park

Miscellaneous

Heated exchange between Israeli foreign minister and Irish ambassador over Herzog Park renaming bid

Miscellaneous

'It's clear they've caved to pressure' - Dublin councillor slams DCC decision to withdraw Herzog Park report

Miscellaneous

'It's clear they've caved to pressure' - Dublin councillor slams DCC decision to withdraw Herzog Park report

Miscellaneous

Report on renaming Dublin's Herzog Park withdrawn by Council boss ahead of Monday meeting

Miscellaneous

Who was Chaim Herzog, the Irish-born figure at the centre of the Dublin park name change row?

Miscellaneous

Heated exchange between Israeli foreign minister and Irish ambassador over Herzog Park renaming bid

Miscellaneous

'It's clear they've caved to pressure' - Dublin councillor slams DCC decision to withdraw Herzog Park report

Miscellaneous

'It's clear they've caved to pressure' - Dublin councillor slams DCC decision to withdraw Herzog Park report

Miscellaneous

Report on renaming Dublin's Herzog Park withdrawn by Council boss ahead of Monday meeting

Miscellaneous

Who was Chaim Herzog, the Irish-born figure at the centre of the Dublin park name change row?

more#herzog-park

Son of Herzog weighs in on proposal to change Dublin park name, accuses Ireland of 'blurring lines'

Dublin City Council is considering removing Chaim Herzog's name from a Rathgar park after a motion to rename it Hind Rajab Park.

Dublin City Council will not remove Tricolour flags erected by anti-immigrant activists

Dublin City Council will promote the Irish flag's history and inclusive meaning while removing flags that pose public safety risks.

6 months ago

Bohemians welcome DCC decision as Dalymount Park gets green light for 63m redevelopment

Dublin Council approved borrowing €34m to complete the €63m Dalymount Park rebuild; construction begins in 12 months with opening targeted for early 2029 season.

California

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Dublin council pumps the brakes on red-light camera proposal

Dublin will not install red-light cameras because the council judged costs and likely crash reductions insufficient to justify deployment at problem intersections.

Emergency motion submitted to Dublin City Council for regulation of high-speed e-scooters and scramblers

Call to classify high-powered e-scooters and Surron-type e-scramblers as motor vehicles requiring licensing, registration, insurance, enforcement, and prohibitions after a child’s serious injury.

#short-term-rentals

Miscellaneous

Dublin City Council issues 300 warning letters this year to property owners engaged in short-term rentals

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Dublin City Council issues 300 warning letters this year to property owners engaged in Airbnb style rentals

Miscellaneous

Dublin City Council issues 300 warning letters this year to property owners engaged in short-term rentals

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Dublin City Council issues 300 warning letters this year to property owners engaged in Airbnb style rentals

more#short-term-rentals

Django

9 months ago

Councillors call for crackdown on crowds drinking by the canal in Ranelagh

Revellers' behavior along Dublin's canals is significantly disturbing local residents, prompting calls for law enforcement intervention.

Board games

10 months ago

'Completely inappropriate' - Dozens of objections lodged against proposed 24-hour gambling arcade in Ballymun

Opposition arises against the establishment of a 24-hour gaming arcade due to concerns about gambling normalization among youth.

10 months ago

Dublin City Council built fewer than half the homes it was meant to over past three years

Dublin City Council is significantly behind on housing targets, having delivered only 49% of its goal for the last three years.

11 months ago

'This stadium will pay for itself in 6 to 7 years' - Bohemians claim 8m annual community investment backs case for new Dalymount Park

Bohemians officials expressed confidence that Dublin City Council is fully supportive of the Dalymount Park rebuilding project, which is now expected to stretch into 2026.

London politics

11 months ago

Parliament Street to go traffic-free under latest phase of city transport plan

The public consultation invites feedback from residents, businesses and the wider public on the proposed changes, which include new cycling routes and improved pedestrian spaces.

London politics

Renovation

Planning permission granted for new apartment scheme on site of Dublin's largest synagogue

Dublin City Council approved a modified plan for 60 apartments at a synagogue site, balancing development and neighborhood concerns.

Pins holding Molly Malone statue in place destroyed 'from the abuse she received on a daily basis'

Molly Malone's statue in Dublin is undergoing urgent repairs due to damage from visitor interactions.

Dublin council block 'manosphere' poster featuring Trump, Musk and McGregor on grounds it may be offensive

Dublin City Council's refusal to approve the ROSA demonstration posters, citing potential offensiveness towards individuals pictured, highlights ongoing tensions regarding freedom of expression in public demonstrations.

Left-wing politics

Another big revamp on Shrewsbury Road gets the thumbs-up from an obliging neighbour

Mr Trenaman expresses his support for the Lawlors' plan, noting that the sympathetic design will seamlessly integrate with the existing streetscape.

Renovation