Category: City Voices
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Is the Irish Economy Finally back on track?
There has been much talk in recent weeks and months to suggest that Ireland may finally be on the up and up, after many years of foundering in the mires of economic recession. In the past month Ireland’s rate of recovery has been…
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Proposed transition to opt-out system for organ donation
A joint Oireachtas Committee, chaired by Mr. Jerry Buttimer, has called for a change in the way Irish citizens are asked to donate our organs, in the hope more organs will be donated. An opt-out system, instead of an opt-in system, would increase…
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Do you feel safe in a taxi?
For those of us that live in the city, taxis are a vital mode of transportation. But, when you know nothing about the driver, it can sometimes be an unsettling experience. Just last week, Gardaí seized a Dublin taxi for forensic examination after…
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Is the Gathering a good idea?
The Gathering is a tourism initiative calling itself “the perfect excuse to reach out to those who have moved away, their relatives, friends and descendants, and invite them home”. Gabriel Byrne, who was Irish ambassador for culture in the US, came under fire…
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Is Dublin dangerous?
by Martha Gberevbie and Patrick Gormley Almost everyday of 2012 there have been reports of murders and crime in the capital. The majority of these have been gangland related but there have been numerous other incidences of violence too. RTÉ crime drama Love/Hate…
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Assisted suicide – whats Dublin’s opinion?
TheCity asked Dubliners their opinion on assisted suicide last week. A case is currently ongoing in the High Court where a terminally ill patient is petitioning for lawful assistance in ending her own life. The plaintiff is suffering from the final stages of…
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New Years Resolutions for 2013
By Gill Stedman and Blaithin Henehan The City crew took to the streets of Dublin to find out some of your Top New Years Resolutions for 2013. We know it’s a little early, but it seems the people of Dublin are thinking ahead…
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The Moving Crib
By Gill Stedman and Blaithin Henehan The City team headed over to Parnell Square to check out the Moving Crib in St. Martin Apostolate. This charming Crib has attracted huge crowds over the past 55 years. It has over 100 figures and…
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Worst Christmas present ever!
Have you ever gotten a really bad christmas present? Dublin’s own tell TheCity.ie what their worst christmas presents have been! We also asked you Dubliners what you are most looking forward to this festive season. Here’s what you said…. By Blaithin Henehan and…
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Young Polish people on Ireland
Census 2011 revealed that the Polish community are now the largest minority in Ireland, with over 120,000 Polish natives now making their homes here. TheCity spoke to some of these immigrants to find out more on why they came and why they chose…
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