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Convicts remove Dublin graffiti
Friday, February 5th 2010Over the coming months, convicted criminals will be seen removing graffiti from buildings in Dublin's city centre. The pilot project is a collaborative venture between Dublin City Council (DCC) and the probation service, and involves teams of five offenders who...
>moreA reduced 30 km/hour speed limit has been introduced to all roads within Dublin's city centre. The area extends from Bolton St on the north-side to St Stephen's Green in the south, and from Church St in the west to...
>moreCentral to the newly drafted city development plan is the proposal that no new lands in Dublin be rezoned for housing until after 2017. The plan, which has been released for public consultation, also proposes new regulations for building height...
>moreThe low-cost Irish airline has announced it will cut flights from Dublin airport by 20 per cent this summer. The cuts will mean both a loss of passengers at the height of the tourist season and of 150 jobs at...
>moreAn annual report has revealed that the amount of homeless people sleeping on Dublin streets has decreased. It found 60 people sleeping outdoors: 51 men, 6 women and 3 people of an indeterminable gender. While a decrease in the numbers...
>moreDublin could have its first elected mayor in June 2010 says the minister of the environment, John Gormley. According to a report in Ireland’s major daily, The Irish Times, the government could appprove the election for the city's mayor by...
>moreDublin struggles with coldest weather for 40 years
Monday, January 11th 2010Faced with severe weather conditions not witnessed in almost 40 years, areas of Dublin City have ground to a virtual standstill, with major disruptions caused to road and rail transport. The snow and icy conditions have also forced Dublin airport...
>moreDublin's newest bridge opened to traffic just before Christmas. Named in honour of Samuel Beckett, one of the capital's most famous sons, and designed by internationally renowned architect Santiago Calatrava, the 120 metre long bridge spans the river Liffey, from...
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