
Dublin City Council Investigates Diesel Leak in River Liffey
Records reveal how Dublin City Council discovered a diesel leak in the River Liffey, which spread approximately 2km from the Samuel Beckett Bridge before being spotted.
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Records reveal how Dublin City Council discovered a diesel leak in the River Liffey, which spread approximately 2km from the Samuel Beckett Bridge before being spotted.
Dublin City Council has shredded over 200 lockboxes as part of its efforts to combat illegal short-term rental properties.
Dublin City Council is incurring costs of €1,000 per day due to 'bin scavenging' for plastic bottles and cans, impacting waste management efforts.
Dublin City Council is set to make a decision regarding a proposed overhaul of the Victoria's Secret store located on Grafton Street.

Dublin City Council has suspended routine street cleaning across most of the city in an effort to conserve water. However, graffiti removal will continue as usual.

Dublin city councillors have approved €100 million in borrowing for the Parnell Square city library project, as the overall costs for the cultural quarter development have escalated to €173 million.

A company owner in Dublin is considering legal action against Dublin City Council, fearing weekly losses of €4,000 due to the EU presidency, comparing the situation to the impact of Covid.

Dublin City Council plans to commission a new monument to honor the women of Ireland's revolution, as part of a broader effort to address the historical underrepresentation of women in public spaces.

Dublin City Councillors have voted to rezone several commercial sites for housing development, a decision that has disappointed some current business users, including the Dublin Port Company.

Dublin City Council has acquired Avondale House, a 20-bedroom guest house, for €6 million to provide emergency housing for the homeless, stating the investment will pay for itself due to the high cost of existing homeless accommodation.

Dublin City Council has questioned claims by Re-turn regarding the success of its waste return scheme, suggesting that the scheme should be limited to those with registered waste collection to reduce bin scavenging.

Dublin City Council has decided to scrap the 'completely useless' bottle holders on bins, which cost €155,000. The decision comes after widespread criticism of their ineffectiveness.

Local residents in Dublin are protesting against the Dublin City Council’s decision to grant permission for a new six-storey 'aparthotel' at 144 Thomas Street. Demonstrators voiced strong opposition to the development.

The Dublin City Returning Officer has informed An Garda Síochána and Dublin City Council about "a number of complaints" received regarding images of Gerry Hutch stenciled on the ground near a polling station.
Johnny Ronan's group is one of six parties that have filed an appeal against the Dublin City Council's planning permission for the €100 million redevelopment of the St Stephen's Green Shopping Centre.

Tenants of Dublin City Council housing are protesting a controversial rent increase, passed by a narrow vote in November, which could see some facing up to a 35% rise in rent.

The CEO of Dublin City Council described the decision to move Dublin's Civic Offices from Wood Quay as 'bold' but 'pragmatic,' citing the high cost of bringing the current buildings up to environmental standards.
Dublin City Council has indefinitely halted its program of compulsorily purchasing derelict sites within the city, despite already holding a substantial portfolio of such buildings, a decision described as "really disappointing."

Dublin City Council plans to borrow €36.5 million to fund additional affordable purchase homes at the O’Devaney Gardens development, a move that would prevent the sale of private market housing in the Dublin 7 project.

The receivership sale of the Kevin Street complex, known as Camden Yard, has been completed by Grant Thornton, clearing the path for the development of a new headquarters for Dublin City Council.
Dublin City Council is planning to impose new levies on derelict property owners and implement a new approach, including a dedicated corporation, to tackle urban dereliction on specific streets.
Dublin City Council staff in the estate-management department have had pipe bombs attached to their cars and homes while addressing cases of anti-social behavior by tenants.
A decision to leave a park and playground open overnight could prove to be an own goal for Dublin City Council, a local representative has claimed.
Dublin City Council (DCC) has spent €130,000 on an emergency repair for the roof of the currently shut Coolock Swimming Pool, in the Northside Shopping Centre.
A senior Dublin City Council planner expressed concerns over the 'watering down' of fire safety rules for apartment schemes in the capital, following changes made by the Housing Minister.
Dublin City Council has pulled out of an agreement to lease 37 apartments for social housing from a company linked to Wexford developer Martin Sinnott, citing delays in completing the properties.

Dublin City Council has abandoned plans to regenerate two derelict Phibsborough homes into social housing due to 'excessive cost' of €1.7 million, seven years after purchasing the properties.
Dublin City Council's planned move to the former DIT Kevin Street site is expected to cost €670 million, with the deal to purchase the site nearing finalization and former offices slated for housing redevelopment.

Dublin City Council's heritage plaque program recognizes significant events and people, ranging from The Beatles' first Irish show to the Ballyfermot train ambush, raising questions about the decision-making process for such recognition.

Dublin City Council has begun installing 10 new zebra crossings, marking their return to the city's streets. The new designs are expected to be more cost-effective than previous versions.

Dublin City Council is incurring nearly €1,000 daily due to 'bin scavenging' for bottles and cans, which damages bins and contributes to litter as people try to cash in on unreturned containers.

A Dublin City Council official expressed frustration over public complaints about the capital's cleanliness, as new measures threaten fines for residents leaving wheelie bins on streets after collection.

Dublin City Council is facing accusations of mismanaging the development and maintenance of Capel and Parliament Street, drawing strong criticism from local observers.

Cracks have appeared in a building in Dublin city, leading officials to cordon it off, though a local councillor stated Dublin City Council has deemed the building safe.
Dublin City Councillor Aishling Silke has announced her departure from the Social Democrats party, becoming the fourth councillor to leave the party in two years, and will now serve as an Independent.
Ellen O’Doherty, a Kerry-born housing activist, has become Dublin City Council's newest councillor, replacing Daniel Ennis, and plans to prioritize housing issues and tackle the bin bag problem.
Dublin City Council is encountering significant public backlash following its decision to ban rubbish bags, with residents expressing concerns about bin placement and hygiene.
Dublin City Council proposes limiting access to the Deposit Return Scheme as a measure to reduce bin scavenging, though Re-turn states that the data used by DCC does not accurately reflect the scheme's performance.
Dublin City Council is pursuing legal action to unblock the award of a €51.2 million clamping contract, seeking a court's decision on the matter.
Reconstruction has started on a derelict Dublin City Council house in Fairview, which was previously occupied by squatters. The house is deemed 'structurally unsound' and its refurbishment is estimated to cost at least €200,000.

Dublin City Council announced it will move forward with the pedestrianisation of College Green, citing "clear backing for a safer, greener and more accessible city centre."

Dublin City Council has announced its intention to discontinue the DublinBikes rental scheme, which has been operating at a loss since its inception 17 years ago, with plans to replace it with a new, expanded service.

Dublin City Councillors from various political parties condemned the government's initial decision to halt the planned regeneration of Oliver Bond House. The Housing Department has since stated that funding for the project remains in place.
Dublin City Council has acquired a number of vacant and derelict houses that remain unused because they are too dilapidated, with a senior engineer admitting some properties should not have been purchased.
Plans have been submitted to Dublin City Council for a significant redevelopment of Phibsborough Shopping Centre, proposing a hotel and market hall.
Dublin City Council officials and councillors incurred a bill of nearly €11,400 for accommodation at a luxury four-star hotel with a private beach in the south of France. The stay, part of an official trip, cost almost €600 per night.

Dublin City Council backed a plan to phase out trucks with high blind spots from city streets, following the recent death of a cyclist hit by a cement truck.
Houses acquired by Dublin City Council more than seven years ago for social housing in Drumcondra may be sold back to the private market or face demolition.
Dublin City Council has introduced a mobile security unit to patrol and respond to incidents in its parks, addressing a surge in antisocial behavior in the city center.
Dublin City Councillor John Stephens has been chosen by Fianna Fáil to represent the party in the upcoming May by-election for Dublin Central. The Lord Mayor is set to face off against his deputy in the contest.

Dublin City Council is considering implementing a tourist tax of up to €5 per night, a revenue-raising measure already adopted by 21 other European countries and long sought by the council.

Dublin City Council has warned the public not to engage with the fraudulent posts claiming to be linked to the State’s Housing for All programme.

In an email to councillors, chief executive Richard Shakespeare confirmed that the contract for a site on Kevin Street has been signed.
Dublin City Council has pulled out of an agreement to lease 37 apartments for social housing from a company linked to a Wexford developer, citing delays in completing the properties.
Internal council documents reveal that the relocation of Dublin City Council's headquarters to Camden Yard is projected to cost approximately €581 million.
Social tenants living in a Dublin housing development have hit out at Dublin City Council (DCC) and approved housing body Tuath because they are being denied access to many of the building’s amenities.

A planning application has been submitted to Dublin City Council to convert the former Ulster Bank building on O'Connell Street into a new shop and restaurant.
Dublin City Council has turned down proposals for new homes, citing concerns over refurbishment costs and issues with "overholding" tenants.

Dublin City Council is facing criticism for allegedly neglecting the problem of street blight, which continues to affect the city's appearance.

Dublin City Council will remove signs used by the Lasair Dhearg group to 'rename' streets with colonial links, as part of their 'campaign of decolonisation'.

Leanne Flynn, a crèche worker in Dublin, is set to be honored for her bravery during an attack at Parnell Square. Her courageous actions during the incident will be recognized.

Plans for the rejuvenation of Mountjoy Square in Dublin have collapsed after an error by Dublin City Council, with an independent councillor stating he would have initiated legal action if the process had not been halted.

Dublin City Council has introduced a new scheme offering vouchers for cloth nappy starter kits to a limited number of families, aiming to encourage the use of reusable nappies.

Dublin City Council has rezoned land with the potential to accommodate up to 25,000 new homes, aiming to address the housing shortage in the city.
A report reveals that Dublin 8 and Dublin 1 account for over 40% of Dublin City Council’s 132 derelict sites, with a councillor warning that persistent dilapidation contributes to 'gentrification by stealth'.

A group of Dublin City councillors has initiated judicial review proceedings concerning instances where the council was prevented from renaming two public parks, Diamond Park and Herzog Park.

Dublin City Council is seeking to lift the suspension on a €51.2 million clamping and towing contract.

Dublin City Council's plan to modernize the Oliver Bond House, a neglected flat complex, to increase housing supply and preserve community life was reportedly rejected by the Department, prompting calls for government support.

Dublin City Council has reported that the Re-turn scheme, a deposit return system for bottles and cans, cost it €500,000 last year due to bin-raiding and subsequent littering.

Dublin city councillor Philip Sutcliffe has come under scrutiny for posting an anti-Semitic video that included references to Hitler and called for a 'real final solution', later stating he 'probably shared something I shouldn’t have'.
Dublin City Council's regeneration plans for the Oliver Bond complex could cost up to €700,000 per flat, a housing committee was informed, with €20 million in regeneration funds still available.

Dublin City Council is reportedly using a .co.uk website for its 'digital governance', raising questions about the choice of domain.

Dublin City Council and the Lord Mayor are facing criticism after details emerged regarding the cost of business class flights taken during an official trip, released under Freedom of Information.
Dublin City Council has controversially set aside over €10 million to refurbish its Wood Quay office building, despite plans to demolish it and move to a new location by 2029.
Dublin City Council has finalized the €581 million purchase of the former DIT Kevin Street site, a deal that could lead to the council vacating its Wood Quay civic offices.

Dublin City Council has approved the placement of a monument on O'Connell Street to honor Irish women who participated in the revolutionary period.
Residents of Pearse House in Dublin are living with severe conditions, including rats and mould, as the Dublin City Council has received approval for funding and the first phase of regeneration.
Tenants of Dublin City Council are rallying to oppose proposed rent increases of between 20 and 50 percent, which the council intends to use to fund maintenance projects.

Dublin City Council served notice on residents of Avila Park housing scheme in Finglas last month

The 14-foot figure became something of a national talking point both online and in traditional media coverage after Dublin City Council ordered its removal less than 24 hours after it first appeared,.
Dublin City Council has signed a contract worth over half a billion euros to acquire the Camden Yard site, paving the way for the authority to move its offices from Wood Quay to the new location.
Whenever Pat Wallace walks by Wood Quay in Dublin’s city centre, he is immediately transported back to the happiest days of his life.
A four-metre-tall Saint Patrick statue holding a pint of Guinness that appeared in Temple Bar has been removed following an intervention from Dublin City Council (DCC).

Dublin City Council has unveiled plans for the redevelopment of Mountjoy Square Park in the north inner city.