Nadia Karim

Councillors have approved a 24-hour service on three of the city's busiest bus routes, aimed at hospital staff, hospitality workers and late-night travellers.

The new 14-station line cuts the trip between the centre and the coastal districts to 22 minutes. Rides are free for the first week.

The port expects 64 cruise ship visits this year, bringing an estimated €14m into the city, while Old Quay residents want a cap on the number of ships on a single day.

Three office buildings that have stood largely vacant since staff began working from home are being converted into homes, the biggest scheme of its kind the city has approved.

Books piled to the ceiling, leather bindings and old editions with yellowing pages.