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<p>The proposed hotel. The Kilcolman Partnership, which is owned by the Corcoran family, want to develop a seven-storey, 30-bedroom hotel.</p>

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Cork business family appeal rejection of plans for upmarket boutique hotel in Dublin

In appeal documents, the Kilcolman Partnership stressed the preservation of the listed Georgian building was of 'paramount importance' to it

<p>In the 13-page planning report, Mr Spain has argued that the public house use 'will assist in enhancing the vitality and attractiveness of the overall scheme as a destination for visitors as well as local residents'. File Picture: Peter Morgan/AP</p>

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Google's pub plans causes upset among Dublin households

<p>Last month, a challenge by the Michael O’Flynn firm was struck out by Mr Justice Anthony Barr as the decision to include the lands on a map of RZLT-liable lands had been 'overtaken by subsequent events'. Picture: Collins Courts</p>

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Challenges to RZLT decisions have become moot, High Court told

'Affordable' three-bed Oscar Traynor Road homes could cost as much as €475,000

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'Affordable' three-bed Oscar Traynor Road homes could cost as much as €475,000

Letters to the Editor: Information on Killester heritage sign leaves a lot to be desired

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Letters to the Editor: Information on Killester heritage sign leaves a lot to be desired

Dublin portal 'reawakened' with new security measures in place

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Dublin portal 'reawakened' with new security measures in place

Children Raising Hands In Class, Rear View

Letters to the Editor: Parents of children with special needs should get full support

One reader responds to an 'Irish Examiner' article about special education needs, while others look at issues including Ireland's asylum system and pressures on HSE staff

Tue, 14 May, 2024

More than 160 asylum seekers moved from Grand Canal to new accommodation in Dublin

More than 160 asylum seekers moved from Grand Canal to new accommodation in Dublin

Some 163 individuals have been safely moved to Crooksling and the former Central Mental Hospital in Dundrum

Thu, 09 May, 2024

An Post chief David McRedmond will head new Dublin taskforce

An Post chief David McRedmond will head new Dublin taskforce

Dublin city centre body aims to help curb antisocial behaviour and improve safety and public transport

Tue, 07 May, 2024

Dublin, Ireland center symbol - spire

State to approve taskforce aimed at improving 'inner cordon' of capital

⁠The taskforce will deliver its recommendations to the Taoiseach and the Government for consideration within 12 weeks

Tue, 07 May, 2024

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Crooksling ought to be a turning point for international protection applicants

Not only do we have the capacity to accommodate international protection applicants, we are legally obliged to do so

Tue, 19 Mar, 2024

Councillors oppose proposal to ban political events and protests from public parks

Councillors oppose proposal to ban political events and protests from public parks

Dublin City Council said its parks have traditionally been managed as 'places of refuge and calm'

Mon, 26 Feb, 2024

Council bombarded with complaints about use of former Dublin pub for 'unvetted men'

Council bombarded with complaints about use of former Dublin pub for 'unvetted men'

Shipwright in Ringsend was set on fire on New Year's Eve

Wed, 07 Feb, 2024

The future of transport is not the electric car — it’s the electric bike

The future of transport is not the electric car — it’s the electric bike

Electric vehicles are not going to be able to reach Ireland's 2030 climate target of 945,000 EVs, what is the alternative? A real game-changer could be the roll of e-bikes and e-scooters, writes Catherine Conlon

Mon, 05 Feb, 2024

Firefighter wearing a rolled hose

Garda challenges ban on employing people with diabetes as firefighters, paramedics

Ciaran O'Brien claimed Dublin City Council has failed and/or refused to identify an appropriate standard, rule, authority or basis for the automatic disqualification

Mon, 15 Jan, 2024

Irish Examiner view: Balanced comments welcomed on Israel-Palestine issue

Irish Examiner view: Balanced comments welcomed on Israel-Palestine issue

Speaking in the Dáil, the Taoiseach said he had spoken to European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen about her controversial comments on the Israel-Hamas situation

Thu, 19 Oct, 2023

'Spike' in efforts to help hedgehogs roam free

'Spike' in efforts to help hedgehogs roam free

Campaign 'to open up corridors to allow animals to move from garden to garden'

Sat, 14 Oct, 2023

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Judge orders council to inspect mouldy, rat-infested flat that is 'unfit for human habitation'

The court was told that the mother had to wash down the black mould and re-paint the areas several times a year

Fri, 13 Oct, 2023

Mick Clifford: Certain sections expected to carry a greater burden

Mick Clifford: Certain sections expected to carry a greater burden

Every now and again, something pops up to indicate how unserious many in politics are about governing. This week it was back to basics with the most rudimentary aspect of governance: Taxation.

Sun, 08 Oct, 2023

Radical plan proposes banning cars from some parts of Dublin city

Radical plan proposes banning cars from some parts of Dublin city

The plan aims to transform Dublin 'low traffic environment' by removing 2 out of every 3 cars in the city centre which do not have a destination there

Wed, 13 Sep, 2023

Revised plans for St Stephen's Green centre lodged

Revised plans for St Stephen's Green centre lodged

Additional retail and food and beverage uses along with a two-screen cinema proposed

Fri, 08 Sep, 2023

From streetscape upgrades to policing — new 50-point plan to tackle Dublin crime

From streetscape upgrades to policing — new 50-point plan to tackle Dublin crime

Local Community Safety Plan launched on Friday will include health and environmental initiatives as well as measures to tackle crime

Fri, 08 Sep, 2023

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House buyer not liable for longstanding derelict sites levy, court rules

Dublin City Council demanded payment from Michelle Maher of a €50,153 derelict sites levy imposed on a property in 2008, which she purchased in 2014

Wed, 19 Jul, 2023

'Fagin's Law' will not work if it relies on groomed children to testify, experts warn

'Fagin's Law' will not work if it relies on groomed children to testify, experts warn

Proposed legislation sets out to outlaw the recruitment of children by criminal gangs

Sun, 04 Jun, 2023

Gardaí requested removal of tents at Phoenix Park entrance before Biden visit

Gardaí requested removal of tents at Phoenix Park entrance before Biden visit

Gardaí sent a request to Dublin City Council for the removal of occupied tents at the entrance to Phoenix Park just days ahead of US president Joe Biden’s visit in April.

Sun, 21 May, 2023

Supervised injection centre being considered to protect Cork City drug users

Supervised injection centre being considered to protect Cork City drug users

A medically supervised injection centre may be considered for Cork after a delegation from Cork City Council, the HSE and An Garda Síochána there.

Sun, 21 May, 2023

Housing market

Development levies to be waived in bid to speed up housing supply

The Irish Examiner understands the minister will bring a memo to Cabinet with three key changes to accelerate tackling the housing crisis

Mon, 24 Apr, 2023

Slow uptake and EU 'standstill' delay short-term lets register

Slow uptake and EU 'standstill' delay short-term lets register

Minister Catherine Martin in December launched a proposal which would see platforms such as Airbnb fined up to €5,000 for advertising lettings not registered with Fáilte Ireland

Mon, 27 Mar, 2023

Irish Examiner view: Active travel needs new road rules

Irish Examiner view: Active travel needs new road rules

Compensation claim

Mon, 20 Mar, 2023

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Potential for violence as gangland figures join anti-migrant protests

Gangland criminal Wayne Bradley from Finglas, who has multiple convictions, has attended local anti-migrant rallies in Dublin in recent weeks

Wed, 01 Feb, 2023

FILE PHOTO The number of Covid patients in hospitals has dropped to below 500 for the first time this year END

Firefighter settles action over shoulder injury suffered while pulling ambulance trolley

He claimed the city council failed, among other things, to provide a safe place of work or to train him properly in the use of the trolley

Fri, 27 Jan, 2023

New augmented reality app allows tourists to explore Dublin in a new light

New augmented reality app allows tourists to explore Dublin in a new light

It is hoped the app will enable people to learn more about the history of Dublin and the Docklands

Wed, 11 Jan, 2023

Scotland drug problem report

Charity and HSE hail decision to permit drug injection centre

An Bord Pleanála last week granted planning permission to operate a medically supervised injecting facility for an 18-month trial period

Tue, 03 Jan, 2023

No New Year's Eve concert planned for Dublin

No New Year's Eve concert planned for Dublin

The celebrations will instead focus on the "Midnight Moment" and fireworks

Mon, 07 Nov, 2022

Amazon gets go-ahead for two new data centres despite objections

Amazon gets go-ahead for two new data centres despite objections

The development by Amazon comes at a time when the energy consumption levels of data centres have come under renewed focus

Sun, 14 Aug, 2022

Letters to the Editor: Dublin City Council needs to invest in cleaning

Letters to the Editor: Dublin City Council needs to invest in cleaning

Thank you so much Daniel McConnell for describing so accurately the filthy state of our capital city (‘My dear old Dublin is fast becoming a dirty old town’, Irish Examiner, August 6).

Fri, 12 Aug, 2022

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Michael Moynihan: Quit crowing about litter and let’s do something to tackle its scourge

The world is not constructed entirely for the benefit of one specific individual, writes Michael Moynihan

Thu, 11 Aug, 2022

Side view of mid adult woman sitting on desk while doing home office during daytime

Dublin City Council to spend €200,000 to provide chairs for 800 employees to work remotely

The council are seeking tenders for the supply and distribution of single office chairs across Leinster and surrounding regions

Wed, 27 Jul, 2022

Clodagh Finn: Focus on medical pioneers puts a harsh spotlight on our health failures

Clodagh Finn: Focus on medical pioneers puts a harsh spotlight on our health failures

Brian Graham, 80, thinks he is probably one of the few remaining people who can say that he was treated by Dr Kathleen Lynn, the pioneering doctor who was honoured with her partner (in life and work) Madeleine ffrench-Mullen by Dublin City Council ...

Wed, 22 Jun, 2022

FILE PHOTO As Level 5 restrictions begin from tonight, Dublin prepares for empty streets and motorways END

Child left with scar over her eyebrow after playground fall settles for €70k

Dublin City Council told the court an unknown third party had interfered with the mat which the girl is said to have tripped over

Mon, 20 Jun, 2022

Fears student accommodation will soon hit 'breaking point'

Fears student accommodation will soon hit 'breaking point'

Overcrowding and substandard rental conditions for international students may deteriorate further

Sat, 11 Jun, 2022

Fire brigade callout fees make up just over 2% of the service's cost

With callout fees charged by local authorities varying widely, some councillors believe high charges act as a 'deterrent for people from phoning the fire brigade which could potentially put lives at risk'

Mon, 06 Jun, 2022

Inner City Helping Homeless hold protest

Mick Clifford: Anthony Flynn's alleged crimes continue to cast a long shadow

Despite 'being cleared in every way', former Inner City Helping Homeless executive Geraldine Molloy's former association with Anthony Flynn is scuppering her bid to replace him on Dublin City Council.

Thu, 24 Mar, 2022

No 'low-hanging fruit' to address Dublin's social housing shortages

No 'low-hanging fruit' to address Dublin's social housing shortages

The Oireachtas committee will hear that powers to purchase lands and buildings are not being used enough

Tue, 14 Dec, 2021

Homeless man sleeping in sleeping bag on cardboard

No formal agreements around €70m in homeless spending

Homeless services cost Dublin City Council €199.6m in 2020, mostly spent on voluntary bodies and private providers of emergency accommodation

Mon, 08 Nov, 2021

Over 50 objections lodged against Cobblestone hotel plan

Over 50 objections lodged against Cobblestone hotel plan

Plan for a 'vibrant landmark building' in Dublin would have 'a detrimental impact' according to one of the objectors

Fri, 15 Oct, 2021

Garth Brooks tour fiasco

Anger as Dublin City Council chief suggests Students' Union should provide housing

Higher education minister Simon Harris remarked that "dismissive & sarcastic comments don’t help" following the Dublin City Council chief executive's comments.

Mon, 11 Oct, 2021

Two further allegations against deceased founder of homeless charity

Two further allegations against deceased founder of homeless charity

Councillor and ICHH founder Anthony Flynn had already been accused of sexual impropriety when he took his own life

Sat, 04 Sep, 2021

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Council chief criticised for comments about homeless people sleeping in tents

Dublin City Council chief executive Owen Keegan said people should not be allowed sleep in tents when there is an abundance of hostel accommodation in the capital

Tue, 17 Aug, 2021

Homeless people in tents adds to Dublin's 'perception of edginess', says council boss

Homeless people in tents adds to Dublin's 'perception of edginess', says council boss

Owen Keegan said that the council's policy of removing tents was 'not popular', but that the policy is that hostels are safer

Mon, 16 Aug, 2021