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€1m fund to help councillors fund projects

€1m fund to help councillors fund projects

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“It’s a bit vague.” €1 million has been set aside by the local council this year to help councillors fund projects within ...

Plans approved for 611 homes in Boherboy despite concerns

Plans approved for 611 homes in Boherboy despite concerns

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Residents have voiced concerns after a controversial large-scale residential development has received the go-ahead to bring over 600 new homes to Saggart. ...

Positive feedback for bowling green in Sean Walsh Park

Positive feedback for bowling green in Sean Walsh Park

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A proposed bowling green close to Tallaght Stadium would be “a great community initiative” and amenity, particularly for older residents. South Dublin ...

‘People are struggling and terrified of a rent increase’

‘People are struggling and terrified of a rent increase’

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Any review of rent paid by council tenants “must not be used as a back door to raise revenue by hiking rents”, ...

Calls to improve conditions of several ‘rotten houses’

Calls to improve conditions of several ‘rotten houses’

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“It’s appalling that we leave people living beside that.” Calls have been made to improve the conditions of several “rotting houses” across ...

New plazas and restrictions planned for Tallaght Village

New plazas and restrictions planned for Tallaght Village

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Plans for new plazas and “social gathering spots” along with restricting sections of Tallaght’s Main Street to “bus only” traffic are some ...

Curriculum overload are cited as biggest limits on students school experience

Curriculum overload are cited as biggest limits on students school experience

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High stakes exams and curriculum overload are cited are the biggest limits on students’ school experience, according to a new poll from ...

Residents unhappy with the lack of communications over road closure

Residents unhappy with the lack of communications over road closure

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Residents have expressed their unhappiness with a lack of communication regarding a recent road closure near Rathfarnham that has caused disruption to ...

Opposition to rezoning of golf course lands for housing

Opposition to rezoning of golf course lands for housing

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The majority of Saggart residents oppose the rezoning of the old golf course lands, according to a survey completed by the Saggart ...

‘Their job is to hide it, ours is to find it’

‘Their job is to hide it, ours is to find it’

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IT’S 7am on Monday morning at Ballyfermot Garda Station. A briefing is being delivered to a room full of gardai ahead of ...