- September 2026
Your Council’s Planning Data Is Open. What About Everything Else?
Most Irish local authorities publish planning and spatial data well, and much of it reaches data.gov.ie. But for many councils, that's the only type of data with an established route to publication. This post looks at what some already publish beyond maps, and what it takes to get there.
- July 2026
eWorks is Live: Digitalising Suitability Assessments for Public Works in Ireland
eWorks, the new digital platform for the Capital Works Management Framework (CWMF), is now live. It moves suitability assessments for public works procurement onto a structured digital process, reducing repetitive administration for contracting authorities and applicants alike.
- June 2026
Svenska kraftnät launches data.svk.se – Sweden’s energy data portal, built on open standards
Svenska kraftnät has launched SVK Data Service, a new open data portal for Sweden's electricity market built on Linked Open Data principles. The goal was data that other systems can find, fetch and understand, without further work on the receiving end. This is not a standard data portal, and it is worth explaining why.
- June 2026
Public Service API Standards: A Practical Guide Beyond the Checklist
In November 2025, OGCIO published the Public Service API Standards and Guidelines, setting a common baseline for how all PSBs should build and manage APIs. Most of it you look up and follow. A smaller number involve decisions that are expensive to reverse once an API is live. This post breaks down what the standards mean in practice.
- May 2026
‘Equal Aqua – Breaking Barriers’ Dashboard – 2026 Updates
The Equal Aqua "Breaking Barriers" dashboard has been updated for 2026. Now covering 300+ water institutions across 50+ countries, the latest release introduces a new interactive map, refreshed design, and expanded content, making it easier than ever to explore gender equality data in the water sector.
- April 2026
A Century Uncovered: Bringing the 1926 Irish Census to Life
The 1926 Irish Census is now live, opening up a century-old snapshot of life in Ireland. Led by the National Archives of Ireland, in collaboration with technical partners, the platform combines searchable data, interactive mapping and digitised records to support research, discovery and personal exploration at scale.
- March 2026
Does Rain Affect Footfall in Dublin? What the Data Really Shows
Does rain really affect footfall in Dublin city centre? This dashboard combines rainfall and pedestrian data to explore patterns across key streets and uncover what’s actually driving changes in activity.
- March 2026
Data Maturity Assessments: What They Are, What They Find, and Why They Matter
What is a data maturity assessment and what does it actually reveal about how organisations manage their data? This article explains how maturity assessments work, what they typically uncover, and why they provide a practical starting point for improving data management practices.
- March 2026
The Impact of the OGP Technical Services Framework on Open Data & Data Management
Over four years, the OGP Technical Services Framework supported public bodies across Ireland in strengthening open data and data management practices. This article summarises the key results, projects and impact achieved through the framework.
- January 2026
Ireland as an Open Data Trendsetter in Europe: Insights from the 2025 Open Data Maturity Report
A closer look at Ireland’s performance across policy, portal, quality and impact. Ireland has once again been recognised as a European leader in...
- January 2026
Supporting the Circular IMTA Demo Project with a New Content Website
A dedicated platform for sharing project activity and insights. As highlighted in the Circular IMTA Demo Project’s New Year update, the project...
- December 2025
Closing Out the Year at Derilinx (2025)
As 2025 comes to a close, we’re taking a moment to pause, look back on the work delivered over the past year, and share a seasonal greeting from the Derilinx team.
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