Mentions current lack in places like Dublin (5)
I believe the answer is:
cites
'mentions' is the definition.
('cite' can be a synonym of 'mention')
I can't explain the remainder of the clue.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for cites that I've seen before include "Quotes; mentions in official despatch" , "Mentions as an example" , "Refers to" , "Quotes as authority" , "Quotes; names" .)