Richard Shakespeare
Richard Shakespeare is the chief executive of Dublin City Council, involved in discussions with Glenveagh regarding compliance issues at the Oscar Traynor Road affordable housing development.
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Richard Shakespeare is the council chief executive overseeing the redevelopment project of the former DIT site.
Dublin City Council move to former DIT site from Wood Quay expected to cost €670m – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-02-27Richard Shakespeare, chief executive of Dublin City Council, discusses the challenges posed by scavenging operations related to the Deposit Return Scheme.
‘They’re sitting on a pile of unclaimed deposits’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-23
Council chief executive Richard Shakespeare said the new scheme represents a significant step forward in reimagining one of Dublin’s most historic and important public spaces.
College Green civic plaza design revealed eight years on from last plans – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-11
Dublin City Council chief executive Richard Shakespeare said the project will add a significant amenity for residents and visitors in the city.
Construction to begin on missing link of Dublin Port cycle route – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-03
Richard Shakespeare, the chief executive of Dublin City Council, officially stopped the use of social network X following controversy.
Dublin City Council stops use of X ‘with immediate effect’ after Grok AI controversy – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-01-23
Richard Shakespeare is the council chief executive who addressed the legality of the renaming proposal.
Jewish community to be invited to meet Dublin mayor, councillors over Herzog Park controversy – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-08
Council chief executive Richard Shakespeare proposed to withdraw the item from Monday’s agenda.
Who was Chaim Herzog, the Belfast-born Israeli president after whom a Dublin park is named? – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-01
Richard Shakespeare proposed to withdraw the item from the council agenda due to administrative oversight.
Councillors set to hear motion condemning Taoiseach’s ‘interference’ in Herzog Park issue – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-01
Richard Shakespeare, the council chief executive, expressed hope that construction could start by this time next year.
Dalymount Park redevelopment €34m borrowing costs approved by Dublin City Council – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-04Richard Shakespeare put in a huge effort to make the NFL event possible.
Croke Park director hopeful of hosting another NFL game amid positive feedback on Steelers-Vikings fixture – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-30
Richard Shakespeare was mentioned as the city council chief executive who attended the ceremony.
Barack Obama spread hope of ‘brighter days ahead’ as he became a freeman of Dublin – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-25
Richard Shakespeare, the chief executive, stated that barricades are the most effective way to prevent people from sleeping rough.
Mamma Mia restaurant blames nearby asylum-processing centre for its closure – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-08
Richard Shakespeare, the council chief executive, stated that it was not realistic to continue borrowing at the current level for housing.
Intimidation in a Dublin suburb, and the derelict house being used as stables – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-26
Richard Shakespeare presented the prize to the winning author.
The Adversary by Canadian author Michael Crummey wins €100,000 prize – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-22
Richard Shakespeare is the chief executive of Dublin City Council.
buy up all surrounding houses – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-13
Richard Shakespeare outlined the 'quintessentially Dublin' focus for the new market.
‘Coming back to life’ - Inside Dublin’s 127-year-old fruit and vegetable market as major revamp gets under way – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-04
Richard Shakespeare is the chief executive officer who outlined the market's focus.
‘Coming back to life’ - Inside Dublin’s 127-year-old fruit and vegetable market as major revamp gets under way – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-31Richard Shakespeare outlined the 'quintessentially Dublin' focus of the new market.
Redevelopment of Victorian fruit and vegetable market given green light by Dublin City Council – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-04
Richard Shakespeare, the council chief executive, announced that the market was scheduled to reopen in autumn 2026.
Dublin’s €26m revamp of Victorian fruit and vegetable market to start six years after closure – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-02-25
Richard Shakespeare is the chief executive of Dublin City Council who will meet with Glenveagh regarding housing development issues.
Ireland must ramp up incentives for computer chip industry, says Intel – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-02-23
