"It's not even a property tax. We need to dispel that myth," said Sinn Féin's Daithí Doolan. "It is a charge on people's homes, and those living in Dublin are unfairly punished by an extremely high price of housing in the capital, and this is used as a benchmark to measure the local property tax."
Dilara expressed her frustrations, stating, "I'm just scared...it doesn't feel like a home to me anymore." This reveals the emotional toll that unresolved conflicts can have on residents.
"I can't wash in my own house. Even shower, because the leaks from the bathroom to the bedroom cause issues... I feel depressed that I have to knock on [my neighbour's] door and tell them I need to use the toilet."
Maria DeTommaso has lived in a rent-controlled apartment for over a decade without paying rent, battling neighbors and landlords over her controversial right to stay.
As a reminder, the building has a supply of two-burner hot plates available for residents who may need them. These hot plates can be picked up...
The family of seven, including three asthma sufferers, experienced significant health issues linked to living conditions worsened by delayed repairs and inadequate council action.
The Commissioner notes that the above-mentioned policies and the continued lack of provision of culturally appropriate accommodation prevents many Travellers from practicing nomadism.