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Two hundred fewer households registered on homeless list according to local authority

Two hundred fewer households registered on homeless list according to local authority

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In 2024 two-hundred fewer households were registered as homeless in South Dublin County compared to 2023, according to the Council. The 698 ...

Works within estates are ‘left behind for decades’

Works within estates are ‘left behind for decades’

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SOUTH Dublin County Councillors called for the Council management to develop a better Taking In Charge (TIC) process and work with estates ...

‘Its not a nice decision for anyone to make’

‘Its not a nice decision for anyone to make’

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South Dublin County Councillors raised concerns over “inhumane” no-pet policies implemented by Approved Housing Bodies (AHBs) when allocating housing. "Pets are not ...

Acute Hospitals dealing with ‘more patients than ever before’

Acute Hospitals dealing with ‘more patients than ever before’

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While data show progress in reducing healthcare waiting lists, acute hospitals like Tallaght University Hospital (TUH) are called to treat “more patients ...

17,000 people on waiting list at driving test centre

17,000 people on waiting list at driving test centre

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THE opening of a new driving test centre in south Dublin must be a priority for the new Transport Minister when they ...

Over 12,000 residential units built over seven year period

Over 12,000 residential units built over seven year period

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OVER 12,000 residential units were built in South Dublin County since 2017 according to a council report. The report outlined all the ...

Calls made to pass dog welfare legislation without further delay

Calls made to pass dog welfare legislation without further delay

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CALLS have been made for the new Government to pass dog welfare legislation without delay. Speaking after a visit to the DSPCA ...

Citywest to receive circa €68m in 2024 housing IP applicants

Citywest to receive circa €68m in 2024 housing IP applicants

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THE owners of Citywest Hotel received close to €17m from the Irish State for accommodating international applicants in a three month period ...

‘Most affordable’ homes now in the Dublin 22 and 24 areas

‘Most affordable’ homes now in the Dublin 22 and 24 areas

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Dublin 22 and 24 postcode areas have the most affordable house prices according to the annual DAFT report. The report found that ...

Single-person car journeys the cause of congestion, says council

Single-person car journeys the cause of congestion, says council

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TRAFFIC congestion issues in Fonthill are being caused by excessive single-person car journeys, according to South Dublin County Council. At December’s area ...