Capital gains: Dublin moves up rankings of world’s best cities

DUBLIN has moved up the rankings of the world’s most desirable cities to live in, despite having the highest prices and least affordable housing.

A survey by consultants Mercer Human Resources found that for personal safety and the overall quality of life, Dublin is becoming more attractive.

The findings will come as a shock to many in the capital given reports of overcrowded accident and emergency departments, traffic chaos and soaring house prices.