In this episode of What’s the Story, Dublin?, we speak to Reuben Hambakachere about his role as Integration Support Coordinator in Dublin City Council and the career path that led him there.

The Local Authority Integration Team, or LAIT, works with refugees and others seeking international protection to help them integrate into communities and signposts them to additional means of support.

Reuben explains how and why LAITs became a priority for DCC and other local authorities. We discuss the challenges of the work, including combatting misinformation, and its fulfilling aspects.

This podcast was recorded on 16 December 2025. Graphics are by John Stone. Music: ‘The Right Direction’ by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Tá an-áthas orainn fáilte a chur roimh triúr ball foirne ón Aonad Forbartha Gaeilge i gComhairle Cathrach Bhaile Átha Cliath sa chlár seo de What’s the Story, Dublin?

Tá comhrá idir an tOifigeach Forbartha Gaeilge agus beirt intéirneach ó scoil Fiontar in Ollscoil Chathair Bhaile Átha Cliath atá ag obair léi sa Chomhairle. Pléann siad a gcaidreamh leis an nGaeilge, a gcúlraí oibre agus ollscoile agus an obair a dhéantar san Aonad Forbartha Gaeilge.

Rinneadh taifeadadh ar an bpodchraoladh seo ar an 18 Samhain 2025. Rinne John Stone na grafaicí. Ceol: ‘The Right Direction’ de chuid Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

We are delighted to welcome three staff members from the Irish Development Unit in DCC on this episode of What’s the Story, Dublin?

The Irish Development Officer and two interns from the Fiontar school in Dublin City University who are working in the Council have a chat. They talk about their connection with the Irish language, their professional and academic backgrounds and the work they do in the Irish Development Unit.

This podcast was recorded on 18 November 2025. Graphics are by John Stone. Music: ‘The Right Direction’ by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

We are delighted to be joined by Chief Executive of Dublin City Council Richard Shakespeare on this episode of What’s the Story, Dublin? as he reflects on the career path that led to his role and delves into his focus on ‘Getting the Basics Right’ as Chief Executive.

Richard Shakespeare also describes what a Chief Executive actually does, including what his day-to-day looks like, and reflects on career highlights and challenges.

He also tells us he loves most about his work and what his plans are for the future.

This podcast was recorded on 26 November 2025. Graphics are by John Stone.

Music: ‘The Right Direction’ by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com