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'Ludicrous': Local representatives critical of Dublin City Council's €15m 'pet project' swimming pool
Concerns have been raised around the proposal to have the facility built and operated by a private entity.
'He'd look like the Blair Witch Project': Proposal to install uplighting at Luke Kelly sculpture for security rejected
One member of the public requested the Luke Kelly head be relocated to Kilbarrack where it “would be appreciated”.
Dublin City Council to invest €600,000 in six new sculptures for parks and public spaces
The announcement was made as the newly elected Lord Mayor Hazel Chu today launched ‘Sculpture Dublin’.
'Overall residential quality' among the concerns Dublin City Council has about Jervis co-living plans
Dublin City Council has requested additional information from the applicants to address a number of matters with the proposed development.
North Dublin apartment block given green light despite objection from local pub
An Bord Pleanála overturned the Council’s original decision in August 2019.
Dublin's bid to 'capitalise' on Normal People success and attract international productions
Productions like Normal People, Penny Dreadful and The Rhythm Section were all shot on location in Dublin.
Green Party's Hazel Chu elected new Lord Mayor of Dublin
Chu was elected following a vote of councillors this evening.
Dublin City Council takes court action against receiver over failure on 'firetrap' properties
The council’s proceedings are against Stephen Tennant of Grant Thornton.
Warning over 'second wave' of homelessness in coming months
Charities are asking the government to take action to prevent more homelessness in the wake of the pandemic.
Trinity College asks Dublin City Council to improve walking and cycling routes as restrictions are eased
The local authority indicated improvements are needed to walking/cycling routes in a report published in May.
Dublin City Council to re-open playgrounds tomorrow in reversal of initial plans for Phase Two
The council initially said last week that it would not open its playgrounds as part of Phase Two.
Public toilets installed at top of Dublin's Grafton Street with more facilities to be rolled out across the city
Dublin City Council said that there will be a lack of facilities like bathrooms available to the public while pubs and restaurants remain closed.
Dublin City Council says it can't re-open playgrounds as they're not supervised
DCC Deputy Chief Executive Brendan Kenny said he didn’t think any local authority in the country had supervised playgrounds.
Council 'investigating avenues' to solve public toilet issue in Dublin as restrictions ease
A Council spokesperson said it is “acutely aware of this issue” and is “working to come up with a solution.”
Dublin City Council reveals most popular books borrowed during Covid-19 lockdown
Man Who Didn’t Call by Rosie Walsh tops the list for e-books.
Proposal for playground in 1798 Rebellion memorial park branded 'immoral'
Fine Gael Cllr Ray McAdam believes a playground would increase footfall and offset anti-social behaviour in the park.
Coronavirus has forced some councils to take a new approach to local democracy
Some are sitting, some aren’t – how are councils in Dublin responding to Covid-19?
Dublin City Council to re-open number of public services as Phase One begins on Monday
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar yesterday confirmed that Phase One of easing restrictions will begin on Monday.
Dubliners asked to submit items of their Covid-19 lockdown lives to be archived
Dublin City Library wants to hear from people who find themselves in “extraordinary and often difficult” circumstances:
Housing charity welcomes drop in families in emergency accommodation
The number of families in emergency accommodation is now at its lowest point since May 2017.
Build a bird bath or install a pond? This new free government guide will show how to promote wildlife in your garden
Dublin residents can order a hard copy of the guide from Dublin City Council, or view it online.
Council staff told to 'immediately' report intimidation incidents after protection payment court case
Dublin City Council’s Chief Executive wrote to staff in recent days.
Only 'minor increase' in Dublin city centre traffic levels over last fortnight
New data released by Dublin City Council shows a 60%-70% decrease in traffic since mid-March.
Council investigated 400 short-term lets but won't be tracking rental ads during Covid-19
There has been speculation surrounding the number of rental properties in Dublin being advertised in recent weeks.
There's been a 50% surge in requests to deal with illegal dumping in Dublin
The authority called the increase “disappointing and unacceptable”.
Reduce mowing and phasing out chemicals: Dublin City Council's plans for 'wilding' of landscape
The council said that many parks, and all playgrounds, are now chemical-free.
'Really disappointing', 'it's not right': Dumping in Dublin has increased during the Covid-19 shutdown
Local authorities in the cities of Dublin, Galway, and Waterford have reported increases in illegal dumping in the past three weeks.
Disney's Grafton Street shop gets green light for security gate to prevent rough sleepers
Planning permission was granted after revised plans for the mesh security gate were lodged.
'People are upset': Councils close allotments because of Covid-19
Locals have raised concerns about the closure of the allotments.
Dublin businesses who need to defer rates payments advised to contact council
Businesses had been asking that rates be waived, rather than deferred, to help them stay afloat.
Council to implement identification system for healthcare worker vehicles to prevent clamping
There have been a number of reports in recent days of healthcare workers at hospitals having their cars clamped while they were working overtime.
Call for crackdown on contractors dumping waste at Ballyfermot site after council spends €500k on cleanup
Dublin City Council has admitted there’s an “impasse” in dealing with the illegal dumping at Labre Park.
Council approves trial Liffey cycle route along Dublin's quays
Councillors voted to move ahead with the temporary scheme at a meeting this evening.
On trial: The long and bumpy road to Dublin's Liffey cycle route
Councilors are due to vote on a temporary route after further delays emerged last year.
Copper Face Jacks, Tayto and Bohemians FC sent warning letters by Dublin City Council over murals
The council sent 35 letters under the Planning and Development Act in recent years.
Temporary Liffey cycle route along Dublin's quays to be in place by August
The planned route will consist of road markings, bollards and lane separators along the quays.
Johnny Ronan re-submits application for Docklands apartment blocks following High Court decision
Dublin City Council had taken a judicial review in its first legal challenge to a planning permission grant by An Bord Pleanála.
Council considers 'retail-based' model to provide public toilets in Dublin city centre
Councillors say Dublin City Council should already be providing public toilets in the city centre.
Dublin City Council starts legal bid to remove 'Horseboy' and David Attenborough murals
The murals did not have permission of the city’s planning department.
Fianna Fáil's Tom Brabazon elected new Lord Mayor of Dublin
A special vote of the council took place this evening, following the election of former Lord Mayor Paul McAuliffe.
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