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The meeting heard it could take up to ten years for an applicant to get a home

Dublin housing supply at 'crisis level'

There are now over 16,000 people in emergency housing in Dublin city a situation that local representatives are describing as a crisis of supply in the capital.

News • 27 Jan 14

Council managers had included a reduction of €6m for the homeless in the draft budget for 2014

Council reverses proposed homeless service cuts

Dublin city councillors have voted to reverse proposed cuts to homeless services and grants to the disabled.

News • 15 Jan 14

The Poolbeg incinerator contract had already cost over €90m

Poolbeg contract may be abandoned

The Poolbeg incinerator contract may be abandoned by Dublin City Council even if it survives an EU investigation.

News • 13 Jan 14

Dublin city councillors described the transfer to Irish Water as a 'bad deal'

Councillors concerned over transfer to Irish Water

The transfer of assets to Irish Water from Dublin City Council will pose "financial and operational risks" according to council officials.

News • 16 Dec 13

The Journey of Light memorial project will not go ahead following refusal by An Bord Pleanála

An Bord Pleanála rejects abuse memorial project

A proposed memorial to survivors of institutional abuse in the Garden of Remembrance has been refused by An Bord Pleanála.

News • 27 Nov 13

The city has been divided into five regions, plus the central commercial area

New bin collection days agreed for Dublin city

New designated bin collection days have been agreed for Dublin city residents as part of new waste bylaws which come into force in the New Year.

News • 22 Nov 13

The EU Commission had expressed concern over the council's contract at the proposed incinerator

Dublin City Council honouring Poolbeg contract

Dublin City Council has said it is continuing to honour a multi-million euro contract linked to the Poolbeg incinerator that the European Commission has called on the local authority to terminate.

News • 17 Nov 13

There have been water shortages since 30 October

Dublin City Council lifts water restrictions

Water restrictions for Dublin and parts of Kildare and Wicklow have been lifted following an assessment by Dublin City Council.

News • 07 Nov 13

Dublin City Council said reservoirs are filling up with treated water supplies

Hope water restrictions will be lifted Thursday

Dublin City Council has said it is looking "very positive" that restrictions on the city's water supply will be lifted on Thursday morning.

News • 05 Nov 13

City Engineer has denied that water restrictions are having a significant impact

Council hits back at water restrictions criticism

Dublin City Council has hit back at criticism of water restrictions made by restaurant owners.

News • 04 Nov 13

The three tax offices are closing due to significant backlogs

Dublin motor tax offices to close over backlog

Dublin City Council is to close its motor tax offices in Smithfield, Ballymun and Clondalkin next week because of a work backlog arising from the law change last month.

News • 04 Nov 13

Rosie Hackett was honoured for her role in the 1913 Lockout and the 1916 Rising

Family 'proud' over naming of Rosie Hackett Bridge

The nephew of Rosie Hackett has said her family is very proud that the new bridge over the River Liffey is being named after her.

News • 03 Sep 13

Developers get €7m levy refund as new infrastructure plans prove a bridge too far for Dublin City Council

Developers' €7m refund over unbuilt infrastructure

Dublin City Council is to refund €7m collected from developers for infrastructure it did not build.

News • 11 Aug 13

Dublin cllrs vote against charity shop ban

Dublin city councillors have voted against a ban on charity shops on Grafton St.

News • 02 Jul 13

Oxfam Ireland has objected to the exclusion of its shops on Grafton Street

Council wants charity shops banned on Grafton St

Dublin City Council officials are pressing ahead with a proposed ban on charity shops on Grafton St despite objections from fundraising groups.

News • 27 Jun 13

A shortlist of 17 names has been drawn up for the new Marlborough Street bridge

Dublin City Council reveals bridge name shortlist

Dublin City Council has announced a shortlist of names for the city’s newest bridge.

News • 16 May 13

Dublin city councillors to consider tax on vacant land as development incentive

Dublin City Council to consider vacant land tax

A proposal for a vacant land tax to encourage development is being considered by Dublin City council

Ireland • 15 May 13

Private waste companies can ignore untagged refuse bags but the council is required to collect them

Dublin council to collect illegally dumped rubbish

Dublin City Council officials have said they are not going ahead with a plan to leave illegally dumped rubbish on the streets.

News • 29 Apr 13

More than 2,000 cars were clamped more than five times

Current clamping fees 'no longer a deterrent'

A study of clamping in the Dublin City Council area shows that one motorist had been clamped 63 times in four years.

News • 11 Apr 13

Full production is expected to be restored at the Roundwood Water Treatment plant

Dublin water restrictions to continue tonight

Dublin City Council has said there will be restrictions on water supplies in the region again tonight.

News • 04 Apr 13

Dublin City Council crews are in the process of locating and repairing leaks

Restaurants Association critical of water shortage

Chief Executive of the Restaurants Association of Ireland Adrian Cummins has accused Dublin City Council of making a "complete hames" of the current water shortage in the capital.

News • 03 Apr 13

People may notice reductions in pressure or loss of supply

Dublin city water restrictions to continue

Water restrictions put in place by Dublin City Council will continue tonight and tomorrow night.

News • 02 Apr 13

Water supplies will be restricted at night in many areas of Dublin

Dublin water restrictions to remain over weekend

Dublin City Council has said the decision to restrict water supply will be reviewed on Tuesday morning.

News • 29 Mar 13

An Taisce said the rejection of the Children's Hospital Mater plan cost the taxpayer around €30m

Council criticised for encouraging high-rise plans

An Taisce claims Dublin City Council has cost the taxpayer around €40 million by encouraging high-rise plans.

News • 11 Mar 13

Mosque development will cost in the region of €40m

Plan for largest mosque in country given go-ahead

Plans for Ireland's biggest mosque have been given the go-ahead by Dublin City Council for a site in the north of the city.

News • 08 Mar 13