At a recent conference, advocates highlighted another route to justice for victims seeking solace. Only a fraction of victims are referred to restorative justice at the moment – but the number is growing.

If you're looking for a gift, what about a Dublin Inquirer subscription? For the curious, the involved, the engaged, the newcomer, the old-timer – for anyone you think would want to read about the city.

A new survey offers insights into levels of crime in Dublin city centre. The City Centre Crime Victim Survey was commissioned by Dublin Inquirer and carried out by Amarách Research.

There’s a huge gulf between levels of fear of Dublin city centre, and levels of crime, a new survey shows. The City Centre Crime Victim Survey was commissioned by Dublin Inquirer and carried out by Amarách Research.

Nearly two-thirds “sometimes” or “often” avoid visiting Dublin city centre, new survey finds. This has serious impacts on businesses and social life in town.

There’s a huge gulf between levels of fear of Dublin city centre, and levels of crime, new survey shows www.dublininquirer.com/theres-a-hug...: #speirgorm

A new traffic light on Collins Avenue creates more danger than it prevents, councillors say. It’s meant to control traffic leaving the Whitehall Colmcille GAA clubhouse car park, across a footpath, onto the road.

A new visitor centre, concert and exhibition space are planned for the Marino Casino. Tourist visits to this “gem of eighteenth-century neo-classical architecture” are relatively low. The OPW hopes the new additions will boost them.

Look to the many faith-based groups to boost integration in inner-city, a new report advises council. Almost 50 faith-based groups play a big role in helping people navigate civic life in the north inner-city, it says – and the council should tap into them, it says.

Independent my eye!!No such thing as a free lunch/support #votehillary please #speirgorm

The Lord help us! Please vote for Heather H. #speirgorm #aras25

Almost three-quarters of people incarcerated in Irish prisons have some form of substance addiction – but face long waits for treatment. Will budget 2026 fund more supports for them? It's unclear.

The love and darkness of Seán “Doctor” Millar: The five-decade music career of the Liberties musician never quite reached the commercial heights that he, and others, had aimed for in his twenties. But is that important, really?

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OMG! Well done Shane Lowry #speirgorm: www.rte.ie/sport/golf/2...

As profitable energy companies raise customers’ prices, TD says it’s time to bring back price regulation www.dublininquirer.com/as-profitabl...: #speirgorm

With new housing developments across the city, come debate over levels of parking they should have. From Ballymun to Drimnagh, plans meet with the same refrain.

Dublin City Council is considering cheaper parking for EVs, a price rise for residential permit parking, and more. For those in a central yellow zone, annual residential permit parking fees could go up from €50 a year to €225, a council briefing suggests.

Over 70% of people incarcerated in Ireland suffer from substance addiction. I investigated the stark reality of the access to treatment within the system. Please have a read. @dublininquirer.com

My “One big beautiful Dahlia” has flowered all summer long. What a plant! #speirgorm #dahlia #flower

More than 900 people are on waitlists for addiction supports in Ireland’s prisons www.dublininquirer.com/more-than-90...

Recent pics by photographer Peter Blake of my beautiful hometown Ramelton, Co Donegal. I grew up at the end of that Quay #speirgorm

Should social workers patrol Dublin’s public transport alongside transport police? As government looks more into the practicalities of a transport security force, it’s one of the ideas being floated.

How loud have Dublin cinemas gotten – and is it safe? During a cinema visit a few weeks back, Garry Mulhall noticed his son had his hands over his ears. www.dublininquirer.c...

Only 29% would back Brexit now

never go in to a shop just before it's closing

We’ve lost a national institution in Sean Rocks. #arena #rte. So sorry to hear this news. #speirgorm www.rte.ie/news/ireland...

Fair play to Daniel O’Donnell who articulated perfectly how we are all feeling about our fantastic Donegal GAA team at the teams well deserved homecoming last night #speirgorm www.facebook.com/share/r/176j...

Here's a peek into Dublin Inquirer’s financial affairs. We’re always asking you all to subscribe, and many of you do, so here’s a look at the latest on where the money goes – and other details of how we run the paper. www.dublininquirer.c...

We’re always asking you all to subscribe, and many of you do, so we periodically give you a look into where the money goes – and other details of how we run the paper. I've published a long version of this today on the website, but here are a few highlights. 1/

Time to kick off a consultation on spending a €7m fund for residents around Oscar Traynor Woods in Coolock, a councillor says. Local residents, not council officials, should decide how the community gain fund is spent, says Councillor John Lyons. www.dublininquirer.c...

There are hundreds of people in queues for allotments across Dublin city, council figures show. The current city development plan sets an aim of doubling allotments, but that is caveated with “if feasibly possible”. www.dublininquirer.c...

Do you live in Dublin city and wish you had an allotment but haven't been able to get one yet? If you have a minute in the next couple days, @eoinglackin.bsky.social at @dublininquirer.com would love to talk to you for an article.

A group seeks to push the case for abolishing prisons in Ireland. Along with a new understanding of what a just society looks like, say members of the Irish Penal Abolition Network. www.dublininquirer.c...

My 6 amazing “tree huggers” ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

A look into recent planning applications for Jamestown Industrial Estate, Finglas. By myself and Lois Kapila @dublininquirer.com #JamestownMasterplan

@reecedinsdale.bsky.social : How did it go Reece? A triumph I’m sure 👌

As predicted, the front pages of BBC & CNN are full of Israel-Iran. Nothing on Gaza or West Bank. Remember that all comms are cut in Gaza as they starve. Exactly what Netanyahu wanted. They can do anything they like now as the vapid MSM chase the new squirrel released for their distraction.

In the Liberties, an Argentine bakery is multiplying with a new café they plan to keep open in the evenings. “The area does get quieter in the evening. But we hope the new place will draw people,” says Florencia Pugliese. www.dublininquirer.c...

In Whitehall, a GAA car park is being used to grow potatoes and mint and more. “People come in, take some spuds, some onions, whatever it is. It all keeps ticking along.” www.dublininquirer.c...

To mark a decade of Dublin Inquirer, we’re launching a collection of tote bags featuring headlines from the last 10 years. Have a look! And if there's a different one of our headlines you'd like on a bag let us know and we can probably do that for you. www.dublininquirer.c...

New piece for @dublininquirer.com

We need to stand up for @terrymoranabc.bsky.social

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Councillors wonder what’s become of transport schemes to make neighbourhoods safer. They recite schemes that were promised, or piloted, but seem to have gone nowhere. www.dublininquirer.c...

A statistic to be proud of.. #ireland #education #speirgorm