Pico Lopes to receive civic reception for his ‘remarkable achievements in football’
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Dublin City Council: Artane - Whitehall, Ballyfermot – Drimnagh, Ballymun – Finglas, Cabra – Glasnevin, Clontarf, Donaghmede, Kimmage – Rathmines,Pembroke, North Inner City,South West Inner City, South East Inner City local electoral areas (LEAs) The latest news, analysis, and features about Dublin City Council, the local authority of the city of Dublin
Dublin ‘bin ban’ roll-out delayed in Phibsborough, Broadstone and Stoneybatter
Alternative compactors located at hubs can crush up to 4.5 tons of waste down to a quarter of its volume
HSE closing in on €40m purchase of landmark Dublin 4 property
State’s health authority assembling large and valuable land bank next to St Vincent’s University Hospital
Department ‘not keen’ on increasing cost-rental State funding, says Housing Agency
System for providing home for low and middle income workers facing growing financial viability risks in Dublin
File to be sent to DPP in case of crushed council waste-management worker
Man died by ‘catastrophic’ crush injuries in late 2024 at the council’s Bow Lane depot
Business to Arts announces shortlisted finalists for annual awards
€25,000 will be presented to successful artists and art organisations on the night
Residents object to plan to turn former hardware store on Baggot Street into pub
Planning application lodged to turn 21 Baggot Street Upper at Dublin 4 into gastro pub and apartments
Dog fouling: Council claims it is ‘impossible’ to catch people not picking up after pets
Six local authorities failed to issue any penalties for dog fouling over a five-year period
For 18 years nothing happened - now the State will try to revive Dublin’s O’Connell Street
A key test of infrastructure and housing ambitions is about to take place in the north inner city
There needs to be something for people to see when they step off MetroLink
The capital is deficient in cultural infrastructure for a city of its size
Dublin and Cork look to lead on climate action in ambitious pilot project
Plans for Dublin and Cork show sweeping changes needed in transport, housing and energy sources
Jervis Shopping Centre’s owners seek permission for new leisure facilities
Bowling alleys, mini electrical go-karts and an arcade are planned in former New Look store
Former Ballymun shopping centre site to be redeveloped into 564 apartments
Land Development Agency to build cost-rental homes up to 12 storeys tall
Ombudsman finds ‘no evidence’ council called or emailed man removed from housing list
Almost 5,300 complaints made about public services last year – the highest number for more than 30 years
Parnell Square cultural quarter costs soar to €173m
Dublin city councillors approve €100 million borrowing for city library project at Parnell Square
Dublin City Council seeks contractors to build 4,000 social and affordable homes
Council issues notice seeking builders for a four-year, €2.5bn programme of house building
Jervis Shopping Centre wants retail unit vacant for eight years to become a restaurant
Operators apply for planning permission to change use of first-floor store vacated by Forever 21 in 2018
Homeless people evacuated from protected Temple Bar buildings amid structural concerns
Accommodation owned by firm associated with former Monaghan manager Séamus McEnaney
Record 5.8m drinks containers returned in one day under Re-turn deposit return scheme
More than 3bn bottles and cans have been returned under the scheme since its introduction in 2024
Comedians get green light to turn Dublin’s former Token premises into purpose-built theatre
City council grant conditional approval to transform property into 200-seat licensed performance venue
Mountjoy Square rejuvenation plans collapse after Dublin City Council error
Independent councillor Mannix Flynn said he would have initiated legal action had the process not been stopped
Supreme Court clears way for rezoning of lands for housing in Dublin
Planning requirements not breached when name of an agent for objector to rezoning named in report, court finds
Judge orders destruction of Belgian Malinois dog that ‘savaged’ garda’s face during drug search
Man fined €1,000 and received a two-month sentence with the final month suspended
‘Like Covid all over again’: EU presidency leaves Castle Street firms fearing financial ruin
One company owner is exploring legal action against Dublin City Council amid fears she will lose €4,000 a week
Dublin 6 tennis club gets green light to erect contentious 10m-high court cover
Council gives go-ahead after objectors took issue with ‘colossal glowing orb’
Hints about a two-phase MetroLink should ring alarm bells
This will be one of most expensive infrastructural projects in the history of the State. Failure is not acceptable
New hotel levy will affect viability of some projects
Doubling of development levy will apply to sector from July 1st
Councillor Daryl Barron elected 359th Lord Mayor of Dublin
Fianna Fáil representative for Donnaghmede says election to first citizen ‘truly the greatest honour’ of his life
Dublin City Council launches scheme to help parents ditch disposable nappies
Limited number of families to be given voucher for ‘comprehensive cloth nappy starter kit’
It’s not a heatwave, women of the revolution and the US celebrates its 250th birthday
Plus: The questions that remain 30 years on from the murder of Veronica Guerin
Dublin council to commission new monument honouring women of Ireland’s revolution
Move part of broader effort to address historical underrepresentation of women in public spaces
Kennedy Wilson gets approval for revised St Stephen’s Green development
Property giant wants to replace existing offices occupied by KPMG
Housing Agency spends €7,000 on French Riviera hotel stays for officials
Average nightly cost of about €860 per room paid for chief executive and official at four-star Cannes hotel
Camden Street bars denied permission to operate on-street tables until closing time
Local residents’ group objected to extended hours for street furniture on grounds of ‘noise nuisance and queuing’
Underground bins for Dublin: Swap plastic bags for under-street waste collectors
A few simple principles could revolutionise Ireland's waste collection services
It’s great the Government wants to boost tourism by 50% - but were will the extra visitors stay?
Industry report estimates that Ireland is short 10,000-15,000 hotel bedrooms to cater for future tourism growth
Ireland’s new short-term let rules: how likely are they to work?
Observers say enforcement is required to make new rules work and more homes available to long-term renters
Council says €6m guesthouse will pay for itself due to cost of homeless accommodation
Dublin City Council bought 20-bedroom Avondale House on Gardiner Street in north inner city for emergency housing
Plans to be lodged for 1,510 apartments at Irish Glass Bottle site
Ten-year planning permission is being sought
Doubling of hotel development levy will hit tourism targets, Irish Hotels Federation warns
Move follows backlash against proliferation of new hotels, often seen as coming at expense of housing projects
DCC suggested limiting return scheme to those with registered waste collection to reduce bin scavenging
Dublin City Council questions claims by Re-turn regarding scheme’s success in increasing recycling, saying there had only been a ‘modest decrease’ in litter
Johnny Ronan gets go ahead for Dublin docklands hotel
Developer switching plans to hotel from office building
Dublin’s historic James Weir Home to remain in State hands
Early 20th century structure had provided nursing accommodation for decades before closure in 2021
Council asks court to lift suspension on awarding of Dublin clamping service to new operator
Dublin City Council’s decision to award €51m contract to Apcoa Parking Ireland Ltd is being challenged by current clamping operators
Residential Tenancies Board chairman Owen Keegan resigns, two years into five-year term
Former DCC chief said he has ‘done my bit’ at renting watchdog
Permission granted for 618 apartment development in Coolock
Dublin City Council signs off on plans for former Chivers factory site despite Cadbury concerns
Mother awarded €12,500 after judge rules mould in Dublin council flat aggravated asthma
Judge awards damages to mother-of-three Danielle Hogg who lived in north inner city flat
‘Irish only or it burns’ – the rise in racist attacks on Dublin council houses
In the News podcast: Anger over who should be entitled to council housing boils over into criminal damage
Oliver Bond residents are suffering the slow violence of State neglect
A constitutional right to housing would give residents of the inner-city Dublin complex a tool to pursue their rights
Ireland’s housing statistics are meaningless without wider context
The State remains focused on abstract output figures that are disconnected from lived reality
Reconstruction starts on Dublin City Council house previously occupied by squatters
Derelict Fairview house ‘structurally unsound’ and will cost at least €200,000 to refurbish
€80,000 Luke Kelly statue in need of extensive repairs due to visitors taking mementos
Attraction on Dublin’s Sheriff Street has had pieces of copper snapped off
‘Irish only or it burns’: Rise in racially-motivated attacks on Dublin council homes
Far-right incidents often follow rumours about ethnic-minority families being allocated a home ahead of white Irish families
‘Very disturbing’: How Ireland’s far right has opened new front by targeting Dublin’s council homes
The far right is hijacking anger on working-class Dublin estates over a shortage of council houses by vandalising vacant properties
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