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Over 40 residents ordered to immediately vacate Dublin flats over fire safety concerns High Court

Over 40 residents ordered to immediately vacate Dublin flats over fire safety concerns

Sep 5th 2019, 6:16 PM 29,714 Views No Comments

If a fire started in any of the three buildings it would “spread very quickly”, the High Court was told.

'It's archaic that we've side-by-side competition': Dublin City Council pushes for single waste collection Waste Collection

'It's archaic that we've side-by-side competition': Dublin City Council pushes for single waste collection

Jul 13th 2019, 8:00 PM 36,310 Views 70 Comments

Councillors voted last week to kick-start a process aimed at taking waste collection back into public ownership.

It would cost Dublin City Council €29 million per year to resume household waste collection, council says Waste Collection

It would cost Dublin City Council €29 million per year to resume household waste collection, council says

Jun 22nd 2019, 6:30 AM 33,478 Views 117 Comments

The council stopped household waste collection in 2012.

What are the Greens' climate policies and how do they compare to other left wing parties? A Green Approach

What are the Greens' climate policies and how do they compare to other left wing parties?

May 29th 2019, 12:05 AM 14,933 Views 36 Comments

While a green wave overtook the local elections, the Greens’ Ciaran Cuffe topped the European poll in Dublin.

Over 7,000 litter fines were issued around the country last year LITTER BUGS

Over 7,000 litter fines were issued around the country last year

Dec 27th 2018, 9:00 PM 9,440 Views 30 Comments

Dublin City Council issued the most fines at 1465.

Council needs €750,000 for new short-term letting rules - €350k over initial estimate Enforcement

Council needs €750,000 for new short-term letting rules - €350k over initial estimate Exclusive

Mar 4th 2019, 12:05 AM 17,746 Views 13 Comments

New legislation is set to come into effect on 1 June.

Fermoy declared Ireland's cleanest town Good Clean Fight

Fermoy declared Ireland's cleanest town

Jan 7th 2019, 8:31 AM 26,329 Views 20 Comments

Galway City Ballybane and Dublin North Inner City came in at the bottom of the rankings, described as “seriously littered”.

Delayed rollout of local CCTV cameras across the country criticised Security

Delayed rollout of local CCTV cameras across the country criticised

Jan 6th 2019, 6:00 AM 11,656 Views 13 Comments

Only 20 local CCTV schemes have received government funding despite €1 million being available.

Dublin's gun crime: '€500 for one that shoots or you can rent one that doesn't for €200' Gun For Hire

Dublin's gun crime: '€500 for one that shoots or you can rent one that doesn't for €200'

Oct 28th 2018, 12:05 AM 31,613 Views 30 Comments

There has been a sharp increase in the number of people using this service, according to security sources and local representatives.

The 9 at 9: Saturday Nine At Nine

The 9 at 9: Saturday

Oct 13th 2018, 9:03 AM 8,943 Views 1 Comment

Here’s your morning news fix.

6,000 bags of rubbish were illegally dumped in Dublin's inner city last year Cleaning Up

6,000 bags of rubbish were illegally dumped in Dublin's inner city last year

Jun 20th 2018, 6:15 AM 8,563 Views 46 Comments

Already this year, eight fines have been given out to people identified after council staff searched rubbish bags.

Just 93 prosecutions after 6,000 rubbish bags dumped in Dublin city's 'worst litter blackspot' Illegal Dumping

Just 93 prosecutions after 6,000 rubbish bags dumped in Dublin city's 'worst litter blackspot'

Jul 17th 2018, 12:05 AM 22,433 Views 56 Comments

The area is thought to be the most littered part of Dublin.

Stationless bike hire scheme launched in Dublin with 200 bikes hitting the streets right away Saddle Up

Stationless bike hire scheme launched in Dublin with 200 bikes hitting the streets right away

May 30th 2018, 12:14 PM 32,336 Views 54 Comments

Irish firms Urbo and BleeperBike will operate the scheme.

Dublin City Council received 19 complaints on Friday about litter Grand Canal

Dublin City Council received 19 complaints on Friday about litter

Apr 26th 2018, 6:10 AM 16,838 Views 51 Comments

A senator said that she was “disgusted” at images of Dublin’s canal after Friday and Saturday night.

From Business ETC Why this $3bn Chinese bike-sharing firm won't be launching in Ireland any time soon Tourism And Transport

Why this $3bn Chinese bike-sharing firm won't be launching in Ireland any time soon

May 30th 2018, 1:01 AM 1,078 Views No Comments

Strict rules for shared-bike schemes in Dublin has made Ofo wary of an Irish expansion.

Nearly a year since being pulled from the streets, 'stationless' bikes are back in central Dublin Tourism And Transport

Nearly a year since being pulled from the streets, 'stationless' bikes are back in central Dublin

May 31st 2018, 2:00 PM 1,085 Views No Comments

Dublin council has agreed to allow two operators run dockless for-hire bike schemes.

From Business ETC Nearly a year since being pulled from the streets, 'stationless' bikes are back in central Dublin Tourism And Transport

Nearly a year since being pulled from the streets, 'stationless' bikes are back in central Dublin

May 30th 2018, 11:30 AM 1,114 Views No Comments

Dublin council has agreed to allow two operators run dockless for-hire bike schemes.

'You have to fight for them to do anything': North Dublin residents slam council over illegal dumping Rubbish

'You have to fight for them to do anything': North Dublin residents slam council over illegal dumping

Dec 21st 2017, 10:14 AM 22,088 Views 55 Comments

Residents have been told the laneway is not the responsibility of the council.

Dublin north inner city locals object to charity homeless support centre opening in their area Charity

Dublin north inner city locals object to charity homeless support centre opening in their area

Feb 19th 2018, 12:05 AM 19,986 Views 32 Comments

Residents of North Wall lodged an official appeal after planning permission was granted for a new facility.

Just one prosecution over illegal drone use since regulations introduced Flying High

Just one prosecution over illegal drone use since regulations introduced

Dec 24th 2017, 8:15 AM 14,684 Views 26 Comments

Experts say the popularity of these devices in both commercial and domestic markets has skyrocketed in recent years.

Residents hit out at 'disgusting' illegal dumping in Dolphin's Barn Dublin

Residents hit out at 'disgusting' illegal dumping in Dolphin's Barn

Jun 19th 2017, 3:27 PM 18,281 Views 33 Comments

“Some people just put rubbish on the street because they know the council will come and take it away.”

'There's a lack of civic respect' - Call for an end to illegal dumping Dumped

'There's a lack of civic respect' - Call for an end to illegal dumping

Aug 5th 2017, 7:30 AM 12,035 Views 56 Comments

Dumping is seen around parks in the city.

Tullamore tops rankings of Ireland's cleanest towns IBAL

Tullamore tops rankings of Ireland's cleanest towns

Sep 4th 2017, 9:10 AM 14,748 Views 24 Comments

Irish Business Against Litter said that overall, this year had the best result yet for Ireland in its litter survey.

Drones to be used in crackdown on illegal dumping Fly My Pretties

Drones to be used in crackdown on illegal dumping

Mar 11th 2017, 6:45 AM 9,239 Views 29 Comments

Minister Denis Naughten is to launch the new project in Galway on Monday

Night vision CCTV to monitor illegal dumping hotspots in Wicklow mountains Fly Tipping

Night vision CCTV to monitor illegal dumping hotspots in Wicklow mountains

Nov 1st 2016, 6:03 PM 11,758 Views 33 Comments

The move aims to combat the worsening fly tipping problem in the region.

'There is no deterrent': Less than a third of Dublin litter fines actually get paid Illegal Dumping

'There is no deterrent': Less than a third of Dublin litter fines actually get paid

Feb 21st 2017, 6:17 PM 8,004 Views 29 Comments

“The council don’t appear to give the issue of illegal dumping the attention it deserves,” one councillor said.

There's a bit of a row brewing over Dublin City Council's public shaming of illegal dumpers Data Protection

There's a bit of a row brewing over Dublin City Council's public shaming of illegal dumpers

Apr 12th 2016, 4:20 PM 25,324 Views 79 Comments

The council has defended itself against claims that it may have breached data protection laws.

Rivers of Buckfast bottles and human excrement in playgrounds: How can Ireland clean up its act? This post contains a poll

Rivers of Buckfast bottles and human excrement in playgrounds: How can Ireland clean up its act?

Feb 26th 2017, 7:40 AM 23,694 Views 46 Comments

We look at international solutions to dirty litter habits – and whether they would be effective here.

Dublin city facing 40% rise in illegal dumping this year Rubbish

Dublin city facing 40% rise in illegal dumping this year

Aug 12th 2016, 4:07 PM 11,053 Views 61 Comments

There have already been more than 600 reported cases of fly-tipping in 2016.

How this Dublin suburb managed to become the cleanest area in Ireland Smart Bins

How this Dublin suburb managed to become the cleanest area in Ireland

Jan 1st 2017, 9:00 PM 61,610 Views 27 Comments

Well over half of its area is completely unpolluted by litter, well ahead of its nearest competitors.

People trying to 'covertly evade bin charges' are making our towns and cities dirtier Not So Tidy Towns

People trying to 'covertly evade bin charges' are making our towns and cities dirtier

Jan 3rd 2017, 8:41 AM 16,798 Views 89 Comments

A new survey says that, while most areas are generally clean, there is a “worrying slippage” in towns and cities.

Dublin City Council posts CCTV images of people to stop illegal dumping Somebody's Watching You

Dublin City Council posts CCTV images of people to stop illegal dumping

Apr 11th 2016, 3:30 PM 29,518 Views 47 Comments

A representative for Dublin City Council has said that the initiative is already proving to be successful.

Survey reveals cleanest, and most littered, areas in Ireland Load Of Rubbish

Survey reveals cleanest, and most littered, areas in Ireland

Sep 5th 2016, 12:01 PM 40,199 Views 68 Comments

Sweet papers were the most common form of litter on our streets, followed by fast food wrappers, cigarette butts and chewing gum.

Poll: Should litter louts be named and shamed? Your Say This post contains a poll

Poll: Should litter louts be named and shamed?

Apr 28th 2016, 10:20 AM 22,616 Views 69 Comments

Dublin City Council are reportedly set to extend a campaign of litter shaming to rubbish black spots in the capital.

Here's What Happened Today: Tuesday News Fix

Here's What Happened Today: Tuesday

Apr 12th 2016, 11:10 PM 16,871 Views No Comments

Another twist in the Luas dispute, more government talks and the death of David Gest.

Is Dublin City Council doing enough to clean up the city? Working 24/7

Is Dublin City Council doing enough to clean up the city?

Jul 14th 2015, 12:59 PM 11,095 Views 59 Comments

“To suggest … that Dublin City Council is complacent fails to recognise the scale of the challenge.”

Litterbugs are REALLY bad at paying fines Black Bags

Litterbugs are REALLY bad at paying fines

Apr 17th 2015, 1:54 PM 9,047 Views 27 Comments

And a councillor thinks it could cause reputational damage.

From The Daily Edge Dublin 8 resident loses the rag with litter dumping neighbours Rubbish Behaviour

Dublin 8 resident loses the rag with litter dumping neighbours

Jan 28th 2015, 5:59 PM 38,812 Views 56 Comments

They’ve had enough.

Did you add to last night's Halloween litter? This Senator wants you to be fined...a LOT Illegal Dumping

Did you add to last night's Halloween litter? This Senator wants you to be fined...a LOT

Nov 1st 2014, 7:30 AM 15,955 Views 55 Comments

“Everybody is fed up with littering on our streets and at Halloween it happens on an industrial scale.”

Boy who fell in pothole in his garden awarded €10,000 Civil Court

Boy who fell in pothole in his garden awarded €10,000

Dec 9th 2015, 6:04 PM 34,526 Views 85 Comments

He broke his left wrist in the fall.

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