Dublin City Council stops use of X ‘with immediate effect’ after Grok AI controversy
Council’s presence on all social media platforms to be reviewed
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Green light for 145 apartments in Kimmage, south Dublin after appeal by residents rejected
Neighbouring residents contended the council had been ‘significantly flawed' in dismissing issues they had raised
One of Dublin’s busiest roads faces year of traffic restrictions due to new water main
Clontarf Road to city route will close for four months to facilitate the replacement of the water main
Dublin City Council suspends use of X as State agencies leave amid Grok controversy
Country’s largest local authority undertakes review of social media platform use as others sign out for good
Permission sought for 87-bedroom hotel on site of former AIB branch in Dublin 4
Raglan Townhouse Hotel Ltd previously refused permission for a 100-bedroom hotel on same site
Your new cycle route: Where will €360m in cycling and walking funds be spent this year?
More than one-quarter of active travel and greenway funds for Dublin projects
‘Dog-whistling’ or ‘difficult truths’? Harris draws fire for housing crisis-migration link
Tánaiste in hot water over comments on immigration and homelessness, but insists his position has been consistent
The Complex arts centre to close after final meeting proves unsuccessful in finding solution
Lease on facility in privately owned Smithfield building expired at midnight on Wednesday
Court reserves judgment in residents’ action over south Dublin school’s rugby pitch plan
Residents challenging planning exemption granted to St Mary’s College to redevelop pitch in Victorian-era square
Griffith College seeks permission for multimillion-euro plan to double student numbers
Work would see four new campus buildings being built on its Dublin 8 campus
Planning permission sought for new 249-bed student housing development at site of ‘derelict’ Dublin pub
Cabra premises has been vacant since 2016 and was the site of the murder of gang leader Eamon Dunne
Cadbury fears rodent migration from apartment building site to Dublin plant
Chocolate factory says plan must include noise mitigation measures so residents are not affected by its 24/7 activity
Dublin is the 11th most traffic congested city – can it be fixed?
In the News podcast: 2026 will see new elements of traffic master plan rolled out
‘One lifeline left’: Last-minute breakthrough needed to save The Complex arts centre
Government intervention in form of multimillion euro acquisition required to prevent Dublin facility’s closure
Regeneration plan published for Mountjoy Square, Dublin’s only ‘true’ Georgian square
Georgian lawns to be restored and 1930s community centre demolished under proposals
Land Development Agency claims it should not be hit with derelict site levy
Dublin City Council argued levy of €42,000 per year would have to be paid
Council rejects Tánaiste’s claim large number of homeless have no housing right
Simon Harris defended by Independent councillor Malachy Steenson
Dublin City Council to examine ending X use over concerns of sexualised content
Council could be first public body to stop use of popular social network
Permission for Luas extension to Finglas now facing three legal challenges
Proposed route would run from the current Green line terminus at Broombridge to Charlestown
Donnybrook Magdalene laundry survivor faces eviction: ‘I have nowhere to go. I am frightened’
Nuala Clarke (70) is being evicted over antisocial behaviour when she experienced psychosis three years ago
Dublin City Council targets 113 ‘inactive’ developments that could provide 13,000 homes
Council to ‘seek out’ owners without planning permission for lands that could accommodate at least 100 social homes
Conrad Hotel operator makes fresh bid for large extension of Dublin facility
Hotel would continue operating during proposed construction to add 192 rooms
Congestion charges will not be introduced in Dublin, despite worsening traffic
City council traffic chief favours public transport improvements over driver payments
Merchant’s Quay: Temporary supervised drug injection facility in Dublin to become permanent
Merchants Quay service had permission to operate until June but has now secured permanent status
Use of Dublin council home as stables will ‘take time’ to resolve, says local authority
Dublin City Council ‘fully aware’ of two other nearby properties being used for similar purposes
‘No methodology’ for removing Palestinian flag ‘dropped’ on to Dublin’s Spire
No individual or group has claimed responsibility for the flag’s placement
Accessible public transport: ‘I was told once I was inconveniencing other passengers. It’s degrading’
Issues include broken or unreliable ramps on buses and having to pre-book assistance or seats
Cameras installed to catch drivers breaking red lights at Dublin level crossing
However, plans for wider use of cameras at traffic junctions in Dublin have stalled
Plan for cameras to catch motorists breaking red lights in Dublin is shelved
However, red light cameras will come into operation at the Merrion Gates level crossings in south Dublin by the end of January
Is the Wood Quay monstrosity finally going to be demolished?
Could a magic wand finally reverse this gross example of urban vandalism, or will the Green lobby and preservationists intervene?
‘The people that run this are absolutely amazing’: Music and companionship at RDS Christmas dinner
Around 400 people attend event in its 101st year, organised and run by more than 200 volunteers
US embassy gets green light for 40 extra parking spaces at former Jurys site in Ballsbridge
Dublin council grants permission after submission cited security risks over reliance on external parking facilities
Donnybrook Circle K site developer wins approval for 143-bed aparthotel plan
Locals raised concerns, saying seven-storey development will ‘bring chaos’ to area
Dublin City Council spends €58m on homeless accommodation in three-month period
Companies owned by Seamus ‘Banty’ McEnaney and his wider family were paid about €7m
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