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Weekend cleaning of parks and towns cost €260,000 per year

Weekend cleaning of parks and towns cost €260,000 per year

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By Aimee Walsh WEEKEND cleaning and litter bin services in towns, villages and parks costs the council approximately €260,000 per year. South Dublin ...

€17,500 spent on clean-ups around halting site ground

€17,500 spent on clean-ups around halting site ground

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By Aimee Walsh €17,500 has been spent on clean-ups of the outside perimeter of Cherryfield Halting Site over the past two years. Four ...

94 reports of anti-social behaviour

94 reports of anti-social behaviour

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THERE have been 94 reports of anti-social behaviour and 111 complaints reported to South Dublin County Council for Rathfarnham, Templeogue, Firhouse and ...

Plans for new cafe and meeting room at old courthouse

Plans for new cafe and meeting room at old courthouse

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By Aideen O''Flaherty PLANS for alterations and an extension to the former Rathcoole Courthouse, to include the construction of a café, toilets ...

Who is protecting parklands for visitors and wildlife?

Who is protecting parklands for visitors and wildlife?

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By Mary Dennehy SEPARATE calls have been made for an enhanced council presence in local parks, with many believing that Park Rangers play ...

Dr Noel Browne was a man who believed in equality for all people

Dr Noel Browne was a man who believed in equality for all people

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By Mary Dennehy A COMMEMORATIVE stone in honour of Dr Noel Browne will be erected in proximity to Peamount Hospital, following a campaign ...

Cycle South Dublin projects to deliver 260km space for cycling and walking

Cycle South Dublin projects to deliver 260km space for cycling and walking

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By Maurice Garvey A PROGRAMME of works to progress 260km of new and improved cycle lanes across the county was approved at South ...

Vaccinations for ages 65-69 starts in Citywest this week

Vaccinations for ages 65-69 starts in Citywest this week

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By William O'Connor Vaccinations of those aged 65-69 who have registered will begin this week in the Citywest Vaccination Centre. The centre is ...

‘Numerous weaknesses’ in infection control measures

‘Numerous weaknesses’ in infection control measures

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By Aimee Walsh A REPORT by the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) identified “numerous weaknesses” in infection prevention and control measures implemented ...

Residents have ‘grave’ concerns over homeless hub in housing estate

Residents have ‘grave’ concerns over homeless hub in housing estate

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By Maurice Garvey THE proposed new family homeless hub in Cappaghmore in Clondalkin has raised more questions than answers for residents. Since ...