Dublin City Council

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

Former shop of 1916 leader Tom Clarke illegally occupied by group intending to open communal kitchen, High Court hears

Dublin City Council bought 55 Amiens Street in 2018 with plans to transform it into a museum and community centre

Wed Nov 20 2024 - 16:10

‘We’re getting closer to it being realised’: Ambitious plans for Dublin lido gather momentum

Dublin City Lido campaign has updated it designs to include heated pool, learning pool, sauna and plunge pool, as well as water gardens and cafe

Sun Nov 17 2024 - 06:00

Could Michael D topple Christy from the top of the album charts?

President Michael D Higgins records an LP; the Oireachtas spends more taxpayers’ cash on something it’s not clear we need; and an ex-rugby star encounters some unwanted wingers

Sun Nov 17 2024 - 06:00

Independent Ireland election candidate says he stands over immigrant crime comments

Dublin South Central candidate Cllr Philip Sutcliffe referred to ‘coloured guys’ on O’Connell Street at a special Dublin City Council meeting on Monday

Tue Nov 12 2024 - 14:50

Councillors say Dublin revitalisation plan hinges on formal commitment of €1bn funding

Meeting hears calls for implementation of planned improvements to be led by Dublin City Council

Mon Nov 11 2024 - 23:43

Residents win permission to challenge rugby club’s pitch conversion over planning exemption

Kenilworth Square residents believe Dublin City Council should not have ruled artificial grass change as exempt

Mon Nov 11 2024 - 18:37

Christmas shopping in Dublin city centre set to be more pleasant this year

‘City of walking’ might not be a reality yet but lighter car traffic at key crossings is making getting around the capital on foot a much smoother experience

Thu Nov 07 2024 - 06:00

Struggling DublinBikes scheme gets new sponsorship

Car and home insurer RedClick signs up to three-year sponsorship scheme, with naming rights and branding

Wed Nov 06 2024 - 15:39

Council investigates general election candidate’s 15 posters along Dublin Marathon route

Fine Gael Senator Mary Seery Kearney has ‘huge respect’ for runners and wanted to wish them well

Fri Nov 01 2024 - 06:00

Eamon Waters reduces scale of planned Baggot St hotel ahead of planning appeal

Planning consultants frustrated at rejection of original proposal despite no recommendation for refusal from and council department

Wed Oct 30 2024 - 18:51

Residents at Hardwicke Street flats protest over parking and safety issues

The city centre residents are calling on the council for the gates to be electrified to stop non-residents parking at the complex

Mon Oct 28 2024 - 06:00

Local government failing to get up to speed with electric vehicles

Only a few county and city councils in Ireland have more than a handful of electric vehicles in their fleets, Geotab survey shows

Fri Oct 25 2024 - 06:00

Did the Dublin Taskforce have one new idea?

In the News podcast

Thu Oct 24 2024 - 06:15

Drones to the rescue? Unmanned aircraft could play ‘first responders’ role in Dublin

Two-year study examines potential use of drones in capital

Wed Oct 23 2024 - 18:10

Dublin ‘urban hellscape’ is a problem that exists primarily in the Government’s own head

As with an extra 1,000 gardaí proposed by the Dublin City Taskforce, many solutions offered for the capital are in the realm of magical thinking

Wed Oct 23 2024 - 05:45

Marc Godart-owned company pleads guilty to illegal short term letting of Dublin property

‘It’s basically an Airbnb,’ Dublin City Council solicitor says of Dublin 8 property owned by Luxembourg landlord

Tue Oct 22 2024 - 13:25

The Irish Times view on the Dublin City Taskforce report: a capital malaise

Critics of Simon Harris will see the entire exercise as proof of a reactive style of politics driven by the soundbite

Mon Oct 21 2024 - 20:30

Finglas Luas: New tram line could service population of 60,000 by 2031

Early sanction for the new line could see services in 2031 five years ahead of schedule

Mon Oct 21 2024 - 06:00

Twenty-two apartments in ‘luxury’ D4 development secured for social housing

Co-operative Housing Ireland ‘delighted to deliver 22 much-needed social-rental homes’ to families and individuals at Elmpark Green

Fri Oct 18 2024 - 19:02

Kenilworth Square residents’ group takes legal action over St Mary’s rugby pitch plan

The Rathmines, Dublin, school received a planning exemption over the conversion of existing natural grass pitch to artificial turf

Fri Oct 18 2024 - 11:45

Ethics complaints made to Dublin City Council against Gavin Pepper

PBP member has lodged two complaints against anti-immigration councillor

Wed Oct 16 2024 - 18:41

Plans for 100-bedroom Baggot Street Hotel lodged

Move to redevelop area around former AIB branch the latest hotel plans proposed for the street

Wed Oct 16 2024 - 16:45

Dublin City Council investigating councillor over breaching code of ethics

Issue of online misinformation about immigration highlighted at council meeting

Tue Oct 15 2024 - 21:54

Developer submits plans for 66 apartments on Terenure synagogue site

The south Dublin property was put on the market for €7.5 million in early 2023

Tue Oct 15 2024 - 17:08

Dublin councils face €10m budget hole due to spiralling homelessness costs

Rising homeless service costs ‘should’ be borne by Department of Housing, Dublin City Council says

Thu Oct 10 2024 - 06:05

FG councillor who said US economy is ‘ruled by the Jews, by Israel’ referred to party disciplinary process

Punam Rane, a councillor for Kimmage-Rathmines, made the remarks at a meeting of Dublin City Council

Tue Oct 08 2024 - 17:05

Local property tax to remain the same next year for Dublin city homeowners

Council agrees to keep 15 per cent reduction in 2025, with increases expected from 2026

Mon Oct 07 2024 - 21:18

Permission for Donnybrook student housing overturned

Project had faced slew of opposition, including from local tennis club

Fri Oct 04 2024 - 16:19

Asylum seekers cleared from Grand Canal by gardaí within minutes of arriving

Gardaí were alerted by Waterways Ireland staff patrolling area

Fri Oct 04 2024 - 07:05

Regulator says Irish Water will miss key targets this year

Seen & Heard: Eamon Waters planning woes, Foreign investment complacency, and SimpleStudy secures new funding

Sun Sept 29 2024 - 13:58

Collison brother buys period pile in heart of Dublin 4′s embassy belt

Plus: Dublin New Year’s Eve celebrations to be split in two across traditional city lines; Phil Hogan’s exclusive Brussels club; and the new plan for Terenure Synagogue

Sun Sept 29 2024 - 06:00

Harry Crosbie application for Dublin docklands hotel deemed invalid by council

Dublin City Council invalidated the application after public notices stated that the hotel would have 34 bedrooms but the plans showed that 35 bedrooms were planned

Fri Sept 27 2024 - 20:12

Drug dealing, intimidation, break-ins: Another Dublin lane set to be closed

Plans to close Swan Alley off Thomas Street will be published shortly by council

Fri Sept 27 2024 - 06:00

Controversial fencing being removed along Dublin’s Grand Canal

Move comes two weeks after Waterways Ireland started 24-hour patrols of the canal to stop homeless people erecting tents there

Wed Sept 25 2024 - 17:54