Dublin City Council — 15 Latest News (Weekly)

Apr 16

Dublin City Council cancels €100m permanent Liffey Cycle Route: The ambitious plan to build boardwalks over the river has been scrapped as part of a new overhaul ...

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Apr 21

Brazilian Deliveroo rider who intervened in Parnell Street incident to stand for local elections

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Apr 18

‘Make no mistake and remember, the Stardust changed every person it touched’: Some of the most moving testimonies came at the inquests’ opening

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Quick Glance: The Devastating Tragedy of Stardust: Witness Testimonies and Investigations

During 122 days, the Stardust inquests heard shocking, confusing, and often distressing testimonies.

Evidence regarding the circumstances of the inferno that claimed 48 lives in a Dublin nightclub was meticulously examined.

Moving testimonies from families, friends, and survivors highlighted the lost lives and the ongoing devastation caused by the tragedy.

Experts presented evidence on the club's safety conditions, the fire's origins, and the tragic scenes that unfolded during and after the catastrophe.

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Dublin Port told to pay over €1m in vacant site levies: An Bord Pleanála said a site owned by the port on East Wall Road has been ‘neglected’

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Apr 18

Johnny Ronan’s plan for 17-storey docklands tower on Citigroup office site blocked

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Apr 12

Almost 400 apartments planned for Dublin’s Grand Canal cost-rental scheme: Bluebell Waterways apartments will be on side of former canal water ponds in Dublin 12 ...

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Apr 15

Electric vehicle charging ‘gantries’ would detract from ‘character’ of streets, Eamon Ryan says

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Apr 21

Building lobbyist’s head of ESG: Dublin City Council has it wrong on demolition rules

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Apr 15

Electric vehicle ‘charging arms’ opposed by Dublin City Council: Device that projects across a footpath ‘high risk to public liability’

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Apr 13

Concrete proposals for safety in capital planned under new Dublin city taskforce: Group is expected to be established by early May to help improve the capital

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Neurodiverse festival: ‘This is all about making a more inclusive Dublin’: City council event to run over two sessions with Merrion Square Park divided into ...

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Apr 10

Organisers of the Irish Life Dublin Marathon have confirmed the start and finish locations for this October’s race will remain within the city centre ... Show more www.irishtimes.com/sport/athletics/2024/04/10/dublin-marathons-start-and-finish-locations-to-stay-in-city-centre/

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Apr 11

Dublin City Council asked for immediate report on sinkhole that appeared in Sandymount

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Apr 05

Council moves to revamp Dublin’s Ambassador Theatre into 900-seat concert venue: Local authority has begun initial engagement with operators of historic building ...

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Apr 17

‘Roghnaíomar sráid fhánach i bhFionnghlas’: Tá sé mar bhunaidhm ag Gaeilge 365 cur chuige cruthaitheach a spreagadh i dtaobh na Gaeilge i mBaile Átha Cliath

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Apr 19

Dunnes Stores gets green light for Crumlin development: ‘Landmark’ shopping centre will have 400 car parking spaces

irishtimes.com/business/2024/04/19/dunnes-stores-gets-green-light-for-crumlin-development/

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Apr 19

‘It was the last thing I needed’ – cancer patient’s car was clamped when she fell asleep during treatment

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Apr 23

‘We need help with facilities’: League of Ireland’s main problem on show in Dublin derby stalemate

irishtimes.com/sport/soccer/2024/04/23/we-need-help-with-facilities-league-of-irelands-main-problem-on-show-in-dublin-derby-stalemate/

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Apr 06

Dublin City Council’s new chief: ‘If I can help climate efforts by making it a little more difficult for motorists, well then that’s what I’ll do’

irishtimes.com/ireland/dublin/2024/04/06/my-vision-is-that-we-wont-have-anybody-living-on-the-streets-by-2030-dublin-city-councils-chief-executive/

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Apr 16

Significant traffic disruption in Dublin following Luas crash: Some Luas services cancelled following collision in Smithfield

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Apr 09

‘Bus gates’ on Dublin quays to be implemented in August: Bachelors Walk and Aston Quay will be restricted to public transport only, says council’s head of ...

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Apr 15

Monday's Top Stories: 👉 Divergence between resourcing and activity in hospitals ‘a big concern’, officials say 🚗 Electric vehicle ‘charging arms’ opposed by ... Show more www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2024/04/15/irish-news-headlines-ireland-weather-electric-vehicles-naas-body-israel-iran-un-security-council-rent/

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Apr 14

Congratulations to this week's winners of our Readers Photography Competition: A bee covered in pollen as it sleeps on a dafodill in the gardens at Clancy ... Show more photos.irishexaminer.com/

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Apr 06

Michael Moynihan: Dublin thinks it can better Cork's English Market? Leave them off

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Apr 06

"Shots fired, eh? Those are brave words given that the redevelopment was first proposed in (checks notes) 2002 and is still in the distance almost a ... Show more

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Apr 05

Support for plans to reduce car traffic in Dublin city: Members of the public, including a majority of motorists, have voiced strong support for a controversial ...

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Apr 09

Tuesday’s Top Stories: 👉 Varadkar resigns as Taoiseach with ‘no regrets’ 👉 Man killed in south Dublin crash due to go on trial for almost 100 sexual ... Show more www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2024/04/09/irish-news-updates-dublin-crash-simon-harris-taoiseach-michael-murphy-eclipse/

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Apr 11

Food inspectors find ‘grave and immediate danger’ from large number rat droppings at south Dublin café

irishtimes.com/ireland/2024/04/11/food-inspectors-find-grave-and-immediate-danger-from-large-number-rat-droppings-at-south-dublin-cafe/

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Apr 10

A presence of fresh rat droppings and no traceability of unidentified frozen meats were some of the reasons enforcement orders were served on food businesses ... Show more www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2024/0410/1442838-fsai-enforcement-orders/

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Apr 10

Ten food businesses hit with FSAI enforcement orders in March, including one in Cork

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Apr 11

Developer fails in Supreme Court bid to save planning permission for 1,593 Drumcondra apartments

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Apr 23

Out of Office: Smoky fuels and debt warehousing : The Business Post gets you up to date with the big stories of the day

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Apr 22

‘Hero’ delivery driver who intervened in Dublin attack to run as councillor: Caio Benicio says priorities will be road safety and immigration

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Apr 20

Bathroom Design of the Year prize goes to ‘unique’ creation of peach and gold: The overall winning design will be brought to life in a Sonas Studio display

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Apr 18

Analysis: What now for the quays after Liffey Cycle Route canned?: Without a definitive timeline for delivering a segregated cycle lane along the River Liffey ...

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Apr 17

Out of Office: Ryanair’s housing splurge and new rugby sponsors: The Business Post gets you up to date with the big stories of the day

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Food & Wine

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Apr 15

A 130-Year-Old Shuttered Victorian Market Announces Its Return With Plans to Rival One of the Best Food Halls in the World

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Apr 12

Supreme Court upholds block on plans for 1,600 apartments in Drumcondra : Court ruled that An Bord Pleanála failed to properly consider whether the €602 million ...

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Apr 11

‘It impacts us all’ - Richard Shakespeare warns over late pub and club opening: New licensing laws would impact health service, An Garda Síochána ...

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Apr 11

Seven Days: The people, products and places on our radar this week : Ireland’s biggest online art sale, our first neurodivergent festival, and new fashion and ...

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Apr 08

Pedal power: JCDecaux in push for ‘strong brand’ to sponsor Dublin Bikes in €750,000-a-year deal

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Apr 04

Festival director appointed night mayor of Dublin: Ray O’Donoghue, the director of Sea Sessions, will be tasked with revitalising the capital’s evening economy

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Apr 04

The first sight a new mother experiences when she leaves the Coombe Maternity Hospital with her baby is one of many examples of dereliction in Dublin ... Show more www.irishtimes.com/ireland/housing-planning/2024/04/04/how-a-site-in-a-sought-after-area-of-dublin-remains-derelict-after-20-years-of-inactivity/

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Apr 11

‘It impacts us all’ - Richard Shakespeare warns over late pub and club opening: New licensing laws would impact health service, An Garda Síochána ...

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Apr 05

Not enough gardaí policing Dublin, council chief says: There are not enough gardaí policing the streets of Dublin, according to the Chief Executive of Dublin ...

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Mar 27

Drumcondra three-bed with trendy home office for €475,000: House finish is immaculate with crisp white walls and accents of blue creating welcoming atmosphere

irishtimes.com/property/residential/2024/03/26/drumcondra-three-bed-with-trendy-home-office-for-475000/

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Mar 29

Shopping centre planning fees halved for Dunnes Stores : An Bord Pleanala upholds appeal by retailer against €448,074 planning contribution charge for ...

irishtimes.com/business/2024/03/28/shopping-centre-planning-fees-halved-for-dunnes-stores/

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Mar 18

Rose Dugdale, English heiress who joined Provisional IRA, dies aged 83: Sinn Féin politicians pay tribute to ‘true revolutionary’ who was involved in Russborough ...

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Apr 03

Too few gardaí, too many ‘ne’er’ do wells’ in Dublin, city’s most senior official claims

irishtimes.com/ireland/dublin/2024/04/03/not-enough-gardai-to-police-dublin-streets-citys-most-senior-official-claims/

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Mar 19

Dublin publican shuts down inner city lane: Parnell Place a magnet for drugs and crime, claims Gary O’Reilly

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Mar 30

Ireland’s top civil servants: who they are and what they earn : Departmental secretaries general run much of the country’s public administration - on salaries ...

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Mar 20

Crooksling ought to be a turning point for international protection applicants: Not only do we have the capacity to accommodate international protection ...

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Mar 20

Aine Wellard, who described herself as “totally blind”, is a resident of one of eight social homes on Townsend Street which ... Show more www.irishtimes.com/ireland/dublin/2024/03/20/visually-impaired-woman-implores-an-bord-pleanala-to-prevent-demolition-of-her-home-for-metrolink/

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The Columbus Dispatch

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Mar 12

Columbus must join the current century and get light rail.: Free parking in the Short North - just saying. The humane way to execute.

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Mar 28

Metrolink ‘essential’ to fix Dublin’s ‘inefficient transport systems’, says transport chief

irishtimes.com/ireland/dublin/2024/03/28/metrolink-essential-to-fix-dublins-inefficient-transport-systems-says-transport-chief/

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Mar 01

Some areas 'warranted Orange warning' amid heavy snow: Met Éireann has said it was "not surprised" snow fell across the country this morning ...

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Quick Glance: Snowfall Causes Travel Issues

Met Éireann stated snow fell and indicated Status Orange warnings were warranted in some areas.

A nationwide Status Yellow ice warning is in effect until 9am.

The separate Status Yellow rain warning for Dublin, Louth, Meath, and Wicklow expired at 3am.

Some schools closed due to heavy snowfall, with warnings about potentially hazardous travel conditions.

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Mar 26

Developer sues resident who sought payment to drop south Dublin housing objection

irishtimes.com/crime-law/2024/03/26/developer-sues-resident-who-sought-payment-to-drop-housing-objection/

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Mar 23

Dog poo droppers, menacing kids and red-light breakers of Dublin: this writer did not get the non-confrontation memo

irishtimes.com/life-style/people/2024/03/23/dog-poo-droppers-menacing-kids-and-red-light-runners-of-dublin-this-woman-did-not-get-the-nonconfrontation-memo/

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Mar 28

Property firm linked to landlord Marc Godart ordered to pay €4,384 for breaching fire safety notice

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Mar 10

Dublin City Council refuses planning permission for 14-storey apartment block on site at Herbert Park

irishtimes.com/ireland/dublin/2024/03/10/dublin-city-council-refuses-planning-permission-for-14-storey-apartment-block-on-site-at-herbert-park/

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Mar 06

Ulster Bank’s landmark premises at number 33 College Green in Dublin city centre looks set to be transformed into a new boutique hotel following its purchase ... Show more www.irishtimes.com/property/commercial-property/2024/03/06/ulster-banks-landmark-college-green-branch-building-acquired-by-leading-hotelier-for-17m/

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Mar 20

MetroLink hearings told woman's home to be demolished: A visually impaired woman has "implored" An Bord Pleanála to stop the demolition of her ...

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Mar 04

New Balance plans new shop for Dublin’s Grafton Street : New Balance is the latest sports brand to open in the city centre with Castore opening a shop last month

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Mar 05

Metrolink: Is now the time to buy a home near the route? Here are four from €295,000

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Mar 03

Dublin needs 17-storey office block, Johnny Ronan argues: The developer’s plans for an ambitious building on the capital’s quays comes at a time of high vacancy ...

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Mar 13

Resident sought €50,000 to withdraw objection to south Dublin housing development

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Quick Glance: Resident Demanded €50,000 to Withdraw Objection to South Dublin Housing Project

A local resident demanded €50,000 in "consultancy" fees from a developer to withdraw a planning objection against a new apartment development in south Dublin.

Red Rock Developments plans to add an extra floor to a 77-apartment complex at Elmpark Green on Merrion Road.

Patrick Sheeran, 75, initially requested €50,000 and other terms to withdraw his objection to the construction.

After the initially agreed €20,000 fee was paid, he demanded €80,000 or threatened to appeal to An Bord Pleanála (ABP).

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Mar 04

Dublin tourists asked to stop groping the breasts of Molly Malone: A local busker has called for an end to the ‘misogynistic tradition’

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Mar 20

Vacant homes tax rakes in just over €1.2m from 3,600 properties in first year: Cork county had the second highest number of declared habitable vacant homes at ...

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Mar 10

Smithfield horse fair protest: ‘There’s six generations of us coming to this’: Hundreds of horse owners and traders gather to demonstrate against Dublin City ...

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Mar 04

Dublin City Council holds monthly meeting as Gaeilge: The monthly meeting of Dublin City Council is being conducted completely in Irish for the first time since ...

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Mar 04

Dubliners help their city better prepare for floods: A team of scientists in University College Dublin hopes to raise awareness about the importance of green ...

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Mar 28

Planning refusal for crematorium at former Tayto factory in Coolock challenged in High Court

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Mar 06

Council sets out plan to halve Dublin's emissions by 2030: Dublin City Council has set out how it plans to halve the capital's emissions by 2030 by ...

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Mar 10

Tourists’ groping of Irish statue prompts ‘Leave Molly mAlone’ campaign: A student has started a campaign to get tourists to stop the long-standing tradition of ...

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Mar 01

Your photos: Snowy scenes across Ireland: There are falls of sleet and snow in parts of Ireland this morning, with Met Éireann issuing a number of weather ...

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