Dublin is the capital city of Ireland, situated on the eastern coast of the country. It is among the most historic cities of the world and one of the most culturally rich. It is the country’s economic, transportation, and cultural centre. Since the Middle Ages, Dublin has been renowned for influencing other cities around the world. It is famous for its astounding medieval buildings and modern structures that stand side by side to complement each other. Some of the places that make it famous include the amazing ancient buildings, the Ha'penny Bridge, Grafton Street, Art Galleries, the Spire, and the Guinness Storehouse.

Census in Ireland is done every 5 years and 2016 was the last time it was conducted. According to the 2016 census, Dublin had a population of 1,347,359. Compared to other cities in Ireland, Dublin is considered to be more diverse. According to the 2016 census, 82.2% of the population in Dublin identified as white Irish. When it comes to religious beliefs, Dublin is known to be diverse as most people identify themselves as Catholic, Protestant, Muslim, Orthodox, and Hindu. According to the data collected during the 2016 census, 68.2% people in Dublin identified themselves as Catholic, 5.2% as other Christian, 2.1% as Muslim, 1.3% as Orthodox, 1.1% as Hindu and 1.0% as other religions. On the other hand, 20.6% of respondents declared that they followed no religion. Dublin houses over 1.4 million residents who collectively speak over 100 languages, including Irish, Polish, French, Lithuanian, German, Spanish, Italian, Romanian, Russian, and of course English.

Dublin City Council is the authority responsible for local government in the city of Dublin in Ireland. As a city council, it is governed by the Local Government Act 2001. The council is responsible for housing and community, roads and transportation, urban planning and development, amenity and culture, and environment. The council has 63 elected members and is the largest local council in Ireland.

Dublin has always been a commercial city and today enjoys the status of having one of the largest city economies in Europe. The city thrives in trade and commerce and has a vibrant culture seeped in commerce. It has a GDP of over €90 billion, which is about 42 percent of Ireland's total GDP. The size of its economy is larger than that of several European nations. The Port of Dublin handles over 36 million tons of cargo every year.

Dublin City Council's Infrastructure and Climate Change division is responsible for the planning, design, and implementation of all public infrastructure projects within the city. This includes roads, bridges, public buildings, parks, and water infrastructure. The Council has been proactive in planning for growth and addressing infrastructure needs. The take-up of high speed broadband by businesses is high compared to other cities, and the city is committed to improving digital infrastructure. The Council sees these as priority areas for action.