Dublin City Council to erect flood defences as Storm Brendan draws near
Take note. You may have heard that Storm Brendan is approaching. Status Orange weather warnings and Red Marine warning have been issued by Met Éireann, with the early hours of Monday morning expected to really kick things up a notch, weather-wise. The Irish Coast Guard has warned the public not to approach breaking waves and to […]
7 years ago
Plans underway to turn industrial estates in Dublin into housing developments
Ireland is currently experiencing a widespread housing crisis. With private rental prices rising and a lack of social housing developments, for many families it feels like they will never find permanent homes. There have been many protests and marches over the last year asking for the government to step up and offer real solutions. In […]
8 years ago
Dublin City Council to allow log cabins in back gardens
Would you be for or against this? It has been reported that Dublin City Council is considering allowing log cabin to be built in back gardens in order to help with the renting crisis. According to 98fm, reports suggest that the council would turn a ‘blind eye’ to planning regulations, and once neighbours give the […]
8 years ago
Dublin City Council issue statement after power washing O’Connell St during water ban
Hosepipe ban, wha? Since Monday morning, there has been a hosepipe ban in the greater Dublin area. Anyone caught using a hosepipe to water their flowers or wash their garden will receive a fine for doing so. It’s understandable since the hot weather has been in Ireland for ten days now and there’s a drought […]
8 years ago