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Wednesday 25 November 2020
Homes and businesses may be impacted by reduced pressure and water outages.
Flooding in the past week has made the road’s conditions significantly worse, and locals are calling for lights to be installed.
The number of prosecutions taken by the CER has continued to rise annually since 2011.
In recent years the popular tourist attraction, constructed in the mid 1700s and located close to the Blessington Lakes, has faced funding difficulties.
Dublin City Council has advised residents in north Dublin that repair works will be carried out today on a main line by Irish Water.
The iconic tower clock in Westminster, London needs about €55 million in repairs to prevent ‘its hands from falling off’.
Melissa and Chris Nolan have been repairing dolls and teddies for over 30 years.
That’s compared with local authorities over the past 10 years. However, Irish Water says, “It’s not just about fixing leaks – it’s about reducing the amount of water that is lost.”
A senior engineer with Clare Co Council told TheJournal.ie that the council is still waiting for clarification on project proposals from the OPW.
County Galway, Laois, South Tipperary, Leitrim, Westmeath and Wicklow are all without 24-hour coverage, but can be covered in emergencies, the company says.
A fault with the ferry’s radar led to the issue – some passengers remained on board the ferry.
However, the six-man crew is not currently in danger, officials have said.
More than 115 piers, harbours and slipways damaged during the recent storms are getting funding for repair work.
Damage repair monies announced by Phil Hogan – but funding for new coastal protection works still being considered.
The council had earlier submitted a report to Government saying it needed €36.8m for repairs after recent bad weather.
The council say that the majority of displaced residents have already returned home.
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It is best known for dealing with broken down cars, and now the AA has launched a subscription-based service for home-based emergencies like leaks and broken boilers.
THE NATIONAL PUBLIC Health Emergency Team is meeting today to make its recommendation to Government about easing Level 5 restrictions.
The recommendation will potentially set out what people are able to do in the weeks leading up to Christmas, ahead of the Government’s decision this week on whether or not it will re-open things like pubs and restaurants across the country after 1 December.
It’s been reported this week that some ministers believe restaurants should be allowed to open for indoor dining during December and that pubs should also be allowed to reopen.
However, some public health experts believe that it would not be safe to re-open restaurants next month, given the potential to the virus to spread in congregated indoor settings.
But what do you think? Today we’re asking: Would you be comfortable going to a restaurant for a meal in December?
Poll Results:
Share your story: voices@thejournal.ie
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