Samantha Libreri

Eastern Correspondent

Kelleher: Presidency hopefuls should not be backed early

Fianna Fáil MEP Billy Kelleher has said he would have preferred if Presidential hopefuls were not getting endorsed "early on".

Presidential Election • 05 Sep 25

Planning permission for MetroLink expected this year

The team behind MetroLink has said it is "unhelpful" that the project has not received planning permission, but it is hopeful that permission will be granted before the end of this year.

Dublin • 04 Sep 25

A map showing the plan for the Greater Dublin Drainage Project from Uisce Éireann

Judicial review taken against Dublin drainage project

Uisce Éireann's ability to support further growth and new housing connections remains under review after a judicial review was taken against a major sewage and drainage scheme for Dublin.

Dublin • 03 Sep 25

The former food wholesale market closed in 2019

Dublin's Fruit and Veg market to reopen in three years

The refurbishment of Dublin's Victorian Fruit and Vegetable Market is under way with the market due to begin operating in three years time.

Dublin • 04 Sep 25

The permits in high demand 'yellow zones' of Dublin city currently cost €50 a year

Dublin residential parking permits could rise to €225

The cost of residential parking permits in parts of Dublin city could rise to four-and-a-half times their current rate as part of proposed changes to the capital's parking regulations. The ability to pay for parking by mobile phone could also be removed from some areas.

Dublin • 12 Sep 25

Untagged rubbish bags on a street in Dublin South inner city.

DCC recruiting 100 extra waste management staff

One hundred extra waste management staff are being recruited by Dublin City Council as part of its efforts to improve the conditions of the streets in the capital.

Dublin • 02 Sep 25

Cllrs critical of call to zone more lands for housing

There has been widespread condemnation by Dublin City Councillors of the Minister for Housing's call for local authorities to rezone additional lands for housing in their areas.

Dublin • 01 Sep 25

DCC to meet with gardaí over anti-immigrant flag campaign

Dublin City Council has said it will meet with gardaí in response to concerns expressed about the erection of tricolours across the city by anti-immigration campaigners.

Ireland • 01 Sep 25