The Dublin Minute / Thursday 17th July
Toilet cafes, modular housing, and more, all in today's issue...
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Taking the p!ss. The chains might be coming off the gate into the Victorian public toilet at the New Street South and Kevin Street Upper junction (below) as DCC prepares to reimagine it as a cafe. Insert jokes here about the coffee being crap etc.
Michael Lanigan, Dublin Inquirer
Old school. A new architectural conservation area is being drawn up by DCC for Iveagh Gardens and Iveagh Grounds in Clondalkin. A report, authored by DCC deputy city planner Malachy Bradley, said the area had a “distinct and unique character” defined by its philanthropic origins and distinctive architectural design, characterised by Dublin Corporation developments built between 1935 and 1945.
Liam Coates, Irish Independent
Chekhovian. The National Transport Authority has awarded a €500k contract to consultants WSP to review rail services in the Dublin area, “to advise on a range of potential short-term measures that could improve the punctuality of services”. But Mark Gleeson, spokesperson for the Rail Users Ireland, says the problems are already known. "Can we stop, please, with commissioning more reports and actually just fix what we already know is broken?" Indeed.
Sunni Bean, Dublin Inquirer
Heart of glass. An Coimisiún Pleanála has overturned a DCC decision by granting planning permission to UK pub giant, JD Wetherspoon for contentious plans for a 13ft high acoustic glass screen that now allows it to reopen a courtyard at its Keavan’s Port hotel on Dublin’s Camden Street.
Gordon Deegan, The Journal
Legoland. Modular housing units are to be introduced as emergency accommodation for homeless people in south Dublin. The modular homes would be similar to those provided for families fleeing war in Ukraine.
Liam Coates, Independent
Anti-craic. Gardaí should get involved to tackle the issue of public drinking by the canal down near Charlemont Street, councillors said at a meeting of their South East Area Committee on Monday.
Michael Lanigan, Dublin Inquirer
Something fishy. Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine with special responsibility for Fisheries, Timmy Dooley visited Howth Fishery Harbour Centre on Monday last. The visit to Howth reflects Minister Dooley’s ongoing commitment to engage directly with Ireland’s seafood sector stakeholders through a series of engagements across the Department’s six Fishery Harbour Centres.
Rose Barrett, Dublingazette
Whither the arts? New standards have got rid of Dublin City Council’s policy requiring developers to build community and cultural spaces as part of large apartment complexes, says Darragh Moriarty, a Labour councillor.
Michael Lanigan, Dublin Inquirer
Legoland (2). The Board of Management of St Louis de Marillac National School in Ballyfermot are looking for retention permission on prefabricated classroom buildings.
Echo Staff, Echo
Come together. ‘Together in Commune’ is the first exhibition of Tallaght’s Rua Red Studio Programme, curated by Marysia Więckiewicz and featuring work by Rua Red’s current resident studio artists. “Together in Commune brings into focus the processes of research, dialogue, experimentation, and collective exchange that unfold within the studio.” states Marysia Więckiewicz.
Ryan Butler, Echo
Handbags and gladrags. South Dublin Chamber members enjoyed an evening at their annual Summer BBQ held in Áras Chrónáin, Clondalkin. Over 90 members attended and had the opportunity to connect and network and enjoy good food and excellent Irish music.
Maurice Garvey, Echo
Bicentennial. Highfield Healthcare, a leading provider of acute and specialist mental health services, celebrates its 200th anniversary this month. Based in Whitehall, it’s a six-generation family business tracing its origins back to the founding of Hampstead Hospital in 1825. It employs over 500 staff and supports more than 300 patients each day across its inpatient, residential and day services.
Gazette Reporter, Dublingazette
Mostly cloudy today, with outbreaks of rain heavy developing through the morning. The rain will gradually ease from the west from afternoon, with some bright or sunny spells developing. Highest temperatures of 19 to 22 degrees in moderate to fresh southerly winds.
TONIGHT
Clear to start with cloudier conditions developing later on. Light showers will develop towards dawn. Lowest temperatures of 13 to 15 degrees in light to moderate southwest winds.
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