#Dublin City Council
Green Party set to be major player in Dublin City Council as Sinn Féin takes hit in first count
So far five Green Party candidates have been elected to Dublin City Council.
257-bed student housing complex on site of historical bakery in Dublin's north inner city given green light
The complex will be built near two other student developments in the area.
HubSpot has hit a signage snag at its new Dublin docklands office
The US giant hopes to emblazon the 112,000 sq ft unit with four signs, including a ‘logo sculpture’.
21 candidates, seven seats: A night on the doorsteps in Dublin's most hotly contested council area
Former TDs, a lord mayor and Dublin’s longest serving councillor are all in the mix.
'It's unjustifiable': Demolition of 19th-century Dublin distillers structure slammed by An Taisce
The 19th century structure was converted and refurbished in the 1970s.
101 problems: Election posters blocking traffic signals and obstructing paths in Dublin
Most complaints are about posters being at a height that is too low or are obstructing traffic signals and signs.
Dublin councillors approve cost-rental affordable housing scheme
The scheme was approved at the council’s final monthly meeting this evening.
Dublin carriage drivers say they're 'in limbo' and want Shane Ross's help with licence debacle
Since 2018 Dublin City Council no longer issue carriage drivers licences, which drivers say could lead to unlicensed operators and concerns for animal welfare.
Pigs, chickens ... a pony called Moses. Take a tour of Dublin city's first public urban farm
Based in St. Anne’s Park in Raheny, the farm is free to the public.
DCC's Keegan says criticism 'near hysterical' over him calling homeless services 'attractive' option
That is according to correspondence obtained by TheJournal.ie under Freedom of Information.
Company linked to Johnny Ronan sues Dublin City Council over height restriction guidelines
The firm claims that two of its planning applications could be affected by the restrictions.
Opinion: Creative spaces are under threat so councils must be proactive to ensure that the arts survive
Rents are sky-rocketing making spaces unaffordable for many artists. But with proper planning, we can protect the creative life of the city, writes Councillor Patrick Costello.
DCC forfeited almost €90k in library fines to boost memberships
Dublin City Council abolished library fines at the start of this year.
Hundreds suspended from housing lists for refusing multiple offers
Applicants are suspended if they refuse two offers of housing within a year.
Dublin local election candidate criticised for using paper's likeness on campaign flyers
O’Connell issued two styles of fliers in her constituency featuring an edited version of the paper’s front page and unauthorised use of the publication’s masthead.
Bohemians call on Tesco not to block Phibsborough regeneration project
An objection by the supermarket could see an attempt to redevelop the site scuppered, while plans for the stadium would still go ahead.
'Pizza boxes. Can we get rid of them too?': 'Reusable' culture isn't just about coffee cups
The scheme launched at DCU and Trinity college today with hopes to expand into other parts of Dublin and Ireland.
A Chinese city is paying for a new garden in a Dublin city park
The donators of the garden have requested that it is located in the park close to the Chinese embassy on Merrion Road.
'It's really heartbreaking': Dublin apartment owners vow to fight demolition of their homes for Metrolink
70 city centre apartments are set to be acquired as part of the plans.
'Heart of our city': Dublin's 2019 Pride Parade will return to O'Connell Street
Over 7,000 people from 150 groups will lead this year’s parade and march.
Cyclists say new 5km Liffey cycle route will fix dangerous 'pinch points' along city bridges
Campaigner Paul Corcoran showed us some trouble spots that will be improved by the proposed route.
Dublin council has awarded 'last-mile delivery' contracts to reduce congestion in the city
UPS and WeDispatch are among the firms enlisted to provide the service.
Two Irish authors shortlisted for €100,000 Dublin Literary Award, the world's most valuable annual fiction prize
Sally Rooney and Bernard MacLaverty are among the 10 shortlisted nominees.
Plans for Dublin's 5km Liffey cycle route unveiled by NTA
The 5km cycling route is estimated to cost over €20 million.
Some 21% of newly homeless families in Dublin last year were non-EU citizens
A Homeless Action Plan by Dublin City Council is due to be discussed by councillors later today.
80% surveyed in student accommodation in Dublin city are international students paying average €250 a week rent
A new report commissioned by DCC looks into student accommodation in the capital.
After Urbo never launched any bikes, Dublin City Council will re-advertise its licence
The stationless bike-share startup says it’s still ‘actively trying to get bikes on the street’.
Planning appeal lodged for merger of Irish Yeast Company building with Victorian pub
An Bord Pleanála is due to make an appeal decision by 18 July.
Hospitality firm loses appeal to run 8 short-term let apartments in Dublin without planning permission
An Bord Pleanála rejected an appeal following a DCC decision last year.
Opinion: 'Homelessness in Ireland has many faces and come this June I could be one'
I am 57 years old, born and reared in Dublin. I started working when I was 15 but now I’m facing eviction from yet another rented property, writes Janette Byrne.
'A generation locked out': The families spending more than two years in emergency accommodation
The Dublin Regional Homeless Executive found that 1,233 families were residing in emergency accommodation at the end of 2018.
Burger joint BuJo wants to topple a decade-old planning rule so it can keep selling food to-go
Dublin City Council said it’s investigating the matter.
'An unprecedented number': 1,700 buildings in Dublin are awaiting protected status
“A lot of amazing buildings are being torn down because they aren’t protected,” Green Party councillor Patrick Costello has said.
Burrito bar Boojum is fighting to keep a takeaway at one of its Dublin joints
Planners are investigating a complaint against the to-go offering at its Hanover Quay restaurant.
Plans to rezone industrial lands in Dublin to allow for housing revealed
A Dublin City Council month meeting last night was informed of potential “new growth areas” within the M50.
Dublin councillors reject proposals allowing for log cabins in gardens
Independent councillor John Lyons had proposed amending the city’s development plan to allow for their construction.
Poll: Should electric scooters be banned from public roads?
Dublin City Council has led calls for the two-wheeled vehicles to be banned.
Dublin water supply may be disrupted over weekend as repairs to be carried out
Works will be carried out on the trunk water main on the Stillorgan Road, Donnybrook today and tomorrow.
Dublin campaigners protest demolition of apartment complex and pool for MetroLink
The Markievicz centre was refurbished by Dublin City Council for €1 million in 2016.
Council Chief Executive criticised for saying good homeless services create demand
“Dublin is a major draw for people who are homeless,” Keegan said.
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