The Health Service Executive (HSE) is nearing a deal to acquire the former St Mary’s nursing home in Dublin 4 for approximately €40 million. Strategic Expansion at the St Vincent’s Campus The acquisition of the St Mary’s site represents a calculated effort by the State to consolidate land around the St Vincent’s campus. This area … Read more
Dublin city councillors have approved a plan to borrow up to €100 million to address the rising costs of the Parnell Square cultural quarter project, which is now projected to exceed €173.2 million. The decision follows a decade of budget increases and the collapse of a private funding partnership, leaving the city council to bridge … Read more
Ireland’s Deposit Return Scheme Hits Record 5.8 Million Container Returns in Single Day Ireland’s deposit return scheme saw a record 5.8 million drink containers returned to machines on June 27, 2024, according to Re-turn. This marked the highest daily total since the program’s launch in February 2024, contributing to over 3 billion bottles and cans … Read more
An Coimisiún Pleanála has approved a nine-storey mixed-use office campus at St Stephen’s Green, Dublin, for property firm Kennedy Wilson. The development, which replaces the existing Stokes Place office complex, will accommodate over 3,000 workers. The approval follows an appeal by the heritage body An Taisce regarding the project’s planning referral process. Why is this … Read more
Arson attacks on council-owned homes have reached a concerning level across Ireland, with records indicating a surge in violence linked to gang feuding and drug debt intimidation. Data from 24 local authorities reveal that 113 homes have been targeted by fire attacks over the last five years, causing significant trauma to residents and placing a … Read more
The Ghost of Art Deco: What the Rialto Cinema Tells Us About Urban Decay For nearly a century, the Rialto cinema stood as a beacon of Hollywood glamour in the heart of inner-city Dublin. Opening in 1936, it was once the largest suburban cinema in the state, boasting a stunning Art Deco facade and a … Read more