Damaged, removed clamps may cost €800k over three years

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        September 8, 2026

Damaged, removed clamps may cost €800k over three years

Good Morning Dublin Belt — 2026-09-08

The cost of replacing clamps that are damaged or illegally removed from vehicles on Dublin streets could potentially be almost €800,000 over a three-year...
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Damaged, removed clamps may cost €800k over three years
• The cost of replacing clamps that are damaged or illegally removed from vehicles on Dublin streets could potentially be almost €800,000 over a three-year period, according to Dublin City Council.
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