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Irish PM says €336,000 cost for parliament bike shelter is ‘inexcusable’

Minister requests review of building project for bike shelter at Leinster House in Dublin

The Guardian - UK · Sep 3, 2024

Inside the forgotten Cork castle said to be 'more beautiful than Blarney' that's ready to reopen

Barryscourt closed to the public in 2016 due to water ingress through the roof and side walls, with a full restoration underway

Irish Mirror · Jun 15, 2023

'Eco-toilets' would make the Phoenix Park 'more accessible and welcoming' for visitors

Fine Gael Senator Emer Currie has called on the OPW to install eco-toilets in the well-known park

Dublin Live · May 28, 2023

Dublin councillor hails 'amazing power' of social media after stolen e-cargo bike is recovered in Phoenix Park

Green Party councillor Donna Cooney was left heartbroken when her beloved e-cargo bike was stolen from Capel Street last Thursday

Dublin Live · Mar 7, 2023

Leo Varadkar admits Ireland can't guarantee accommodation for all Ukrainian refugees

On Friday, Cabinet approved a new accommodation strategy worth €20m which would see old buildings refurbished to house asylum seekers

Dublin Live · Mar 4, 2023

Varadkar admits Ireland can't guarantee accommodation for all Ukrainian refugees as Cabinet greenlights new strategy

"We need to make sure that we're better equipped to accommodate more new arrivals."

Irish Mirror · Mar 4, 2023

Chinese company denies Leinster House cameras pose a 'threat to national security'

Green Party TD Patrick Costello and the Irish Council for Civil Liberties have raised concerns about the presence of Hikvision cameras throughout the Leinster House complex.

Irish Mirror · Feb 13, 2023

OPW has 'no intention' of removing deer from Phoenix Park despite increased cull calls

"The wild deer herd have been an integral part of the biodiversity in the Phoenix Park for over 360 years"

Dublin Live · Jan 19, 2023

Companies linked to Paschal Donohoe's poster pal got €8.7m in Government payments over six years

Minister Donohoe has insisted he had no role in the awarding of contracts to companies run by Michael Stone

Dublin Live · Jan 19, 2023

Paschal Donohoe's poster pal's companies got €8.7m in Government payments over six years

Exclusive: It has now emerged two companies of which Mr Stone was a director received at least 141 payments over six years

Irish Mirror · Jan 19, 2023