Opportunities for Craftworkers

January 7, 2011

Do you know any unemployed Craftworkers in Dublin ? If so I would like to bring to your attention an initiative of the Lord Mayor’s Commission on Employment which provides upskilling in the field of energy efficiency in buildings to those in the construction sector (Plumbers, Carpenters, Bricklayers etc). Please contact Nial Dully for further information on 222 5233 or e-mail nial.dully@dublincity.ie. Guidelines and applications can be downloaded here, but please note that the closing date for applications is 14th January!

Drug Treatment Court

The Drug Treatment Court represents a different way of thinking about crime. It recognises something simple but important: not all crime is the same. When addiction is the driver, punishment alone is not enough.If we want to reduce crime and improve lives, we need to treat the cause — not

Revenue Raising Powers for Dublin City

Government confirmed their support for legislation that would allow local authorities charge a small visitors tax if they wished to do so. Dublin welcomes millions of visitors each year. Tourism is vital to our economy, but it also places added pressure on city services — street cleaning, waste collection, public

Update on Local Democracy Taskforce

As Local Government spokesperson, Mary recently sought an update on the the Local Democracy Taskforce. Following questions to the Minister, it was confirmed that the Local Democracy Taskforce submitted its final report to the Minister and Minister of State in early March 2026. The report is currently under review. The

75 Years of the National College of Ireland

This is a remarkable milestone for the National College of Ireland as the institution celebrates 75 years of transforming lives, championing education, and creating opportunities at the heart of Dublin City. From its beginnings in 1951 to the vibrant, future-focused campus it is today, NCI has stayed true to its