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‘I’m tired of quick fixes’ says tenant about damp and mould

‘I’m tired of quick fixes’ says tenant about damp and mould

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A council tenant hopes to have his roof “opened up” after reporting condensation and mould issues to South Dublin County Council for ...

Twenty inspections in Larkfield House in 2024

Twenty inspections in Larkfield House in 2024

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OVER 20 inspections were carried out on premises in Larkfield House in 2024. Cllr Madeleine Johansson (PBP), asked South Dublin County Council ...

Houses acquired under Derelict Sites Act to get remedial work before sale

Houses acquired under Derelict Sites Act to get remedial work before sale

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Remedial works on four derelict properties by South Dublin County Council began in January. In April 2024, the council acquired four houses ...

Illegal bonfires at Halloween cost the council over €65,000

Illegal bonfires at Halloween cost the council over €65,000

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Illegal bonfires in Tallaght cost South Dublin County Council (SDCC) €65,000 last Halloween. The SDCC estimate was revealed at the area meeting ...

‘Ghost buses’ of private operators letting down commuters regularly

‘Ghost buses’ of private operators letting down commuters regularly

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Passengers are being let down by private operators of public transport, according to Paul Murphy TD. Following a week of complaints from ...

Spike in homelessness across every age group is a ‘deafening’ wake-up call

Spike in homelessness across every age group is a ‘deafening’ wake-up call

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The Salvation Army has described homeless statistics as a ‘deafening wake-up call’ for the new Government – and said it is witnessing ...

Theatre nurse manager writes poems of her love for Irish life

Theatre nurse manager writes poems of her love for Irish life

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“There’s no way I’m leaving this place,” said a nurse manager who celebrated 20 years working with Tallaght University Hospital. Monica Mathias ...

TUH talks mental health in the New Year

TUH talks mental health in the New Year

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The start of each New Year is a time for resolutions, writes Professor Brendan Kelly, Consultant Psychiatrist at TUH and Professor of ...

Council slammed over safety issues

Council slammed over safety issues

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“It will take a kid being knocked down before action is taken,” said a resident who calls on the council to take ...

Assault with the saddle of an electric scooter left woman blind in right eye

Assault with the saddle of an electric scooter left woman blind in right eye

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A Dublin man has pleaded guilty to procuring the commission of an assault, which left a then-seventeen-year-old girl blind in one eye, ...