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865 families were in emergency accommodation in Dublin at the end of August
There were 8,702 people in emergency accommodation nationwide in August.
Transport Department accused DCC of making 'allegations against State bodies' over traffic 'Wish List'
The Council had requested in its ‘Wish List’ to Minister Eamon Ryan that taxis be banned from a number of bus lanes in Dublin.
Council to take legal action against developer over O'Rahilly house demolition
The property at 40 Herbert Park, which once belonged to the 1916 leader, was bulldozed by a company developing the site on Tuesday morning.
Council asked to inspect demolished former home of 1916 leader four weeks ago
Dublin city councillors had passed a motion earlier this month to have the property added to the Record of Protected Structures.
'An act of sheer wanton corporate vandalism': Former home of 1916 leader demolished in Dublin
The property at 40 Herbert Park was bulldozed this morning.
Dublin City Council confirms Shelbourne hotel statues to be reinstated
Historian Kyle Leyden has argued that there are “definite issues” with the statues – even if they are not depicting slaves.
Fine Gael councillor apologises after trying to have HAP tenant relocated while acting as estate agent
Danny Byrne was found in breach of the Code of Conduct under the Local Government Act by Dublin City Council.
Councillor tried to have HAP tenant relocated from property while acting as estate agent
Fine Gael Councillor Danny Byrne has been found in breach of the Code of Conduct under the Local Government Act by Dublin City Council.
Opinion: Dublin City Council's decision to cut Local Property Tax will only favour the wealthy
Dublin City Council councillors last night voted in favour of retaining a 15% cut. Here, Michael Pidgeon argues why he believes this to be a regressive step.
Gardaí and Council following definite line of inquiry in Oliver Bond Street party investigation
It’s understood the organisers of the party do not live in the flats and that drugs were widely available on the night.
Council says Dublin pubs, cafes and restaurants will be permitted to serve outside if they meet certain conditions
Such establishments can only cater for outdoor dining from tomorrow.
One Irish author on shortlist for €100k International Dublin Literary award
Three of the shortlisted novels are in translation.
Dublin City Council introduces low-rate parking for healthcare staff as free street parking ended
500 parking spaces have been allocated for healthcare workers in city centre car parks.
A spike in seagulls? Locals in Dublin have concerns but experts say lockdown isn't to blame
The seagull population of Dublin is now at its peak.
Pedestrianisation trials in Dublin city centre extended until end of August
The council extended the trial period due to the “extremely positive feedback”.
Dubliners urged to 'make a day of it' and sample the attractions of the city centre again
Dublin City Council has begun a campaign aimed at supporting hospitality and retail sectors in the city.
Dublin City Council ending free parking for healthcare workers near hospitals
Healthcare workers were not being charged to park in the vicinity of hospitals during the pandemic.
Locals campaign against proposed 15 storey residential tower in Dublin
The proposal is for 48 apartments in a building in Ringsend.
Art historian says sculptures removed from Shelbourne Hotel did not depict slaves
The University of London lecturer said that the women were instead princesses.
Culture Minister asked to intervene in controversial removal of slave statues from outside Shelbourne Hotel
Four bronze statues depicting two Nubian princesses from the lower Nile and their slave girls holding torches were recently removed.
'A private company is not a community service': Council asks for ideas on how to redevelop Fruit & Vegetable Market amid Councillor concerns
The Fruit & Vegetable Market, located off Capel Street on Dublin’s Northside, closed last year after 127 years of wholesale trading.
Area around Dublin's Grafton Street being pedestrianised this weekend in trial run
The pedestrianisation trials take place over four consecutive weekends starting today.
Council gives green light to plans for development of over 1,000 residential units in Dublin
The plans include 992 build-to-rent apartments and 110 apartments on the outskirts of Dublin
'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?
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