Lord Mayor says transport hikes 'could be the straw that breaks the camel's back'

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        September 10, 2026

Lord Mayor says transport hikes 'could be the straw that breaks the camel's back'

Good Morning Dublin Belt — 2026-09-10

In a rare display of cross party unity, Dublin City Council has unanimously condemned the transport fare hikes
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Lord Mayor says transport hikes 'could be the straw that breaks the camel's back'
• In a rare display of cross party unity, Dublin City Council has unanimously condemned the transport fare hikes
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Dublin Live - Dublin News · yesterday
Liberties lift failure leaves residents trapped after Dublin City Council nails basement exit shut
• A terrifying incident requiring a fire brigade rescue has exposed long-standing maintenance issues at a Liberties Dublin City Council complex, where a broken lift has left vulnerable residents isolated and fearful to leave their homes
KildareNow RSS feed · yesterday
Great news for a busy Kildare town as a new relief road opens
• The new section connects the R407 Kilcock Road with the R403 Celbridge Road
RTE News - Dublin (regional topic) · yesterday
Fines, towing focus of plan to tackle parking in Dublin
• Dublin City Council is set to focus more on towing and fines instead of clamping under its new plan to tackle illegal parking in the city.
TheJournal.ie · yesterday
Contract awarded for development of long-awaited Dublin Family Court Complex
• Back in September, justice minister Jim O’Callaghan remarked current timescales envisage that construction will commence in early 2027.
TheJournal.ie · yesterday
Human rights group asks Dublin City Council why it refused permission for Trump protest poster
• The ICCL said in the letter that the right to freedom of expression is provided for in the Irish Constitution, as well as the European Convention of Human Rights.
KildareNow RSS feed · Local news · yesterday
ALERT: Road works near Kildare Town to last for one week
• The announcement was made by Kildare County Council
Irish Independent - main RSS · Local news · today
Mary McAleese’s explosive comments have left the GAA ‘with nowhere to hide’ on integration
• Former Dublin star Noelle Healy says can can’t be kicked down road
Irish Independent - main RSS · Local news · today
Drone sighting off Dublin coast still unverified by security services
• Gardaí investigating, but Taoiseach urges caution days before Donald Trump’s visit to Ireland
The Greystones Guide (Wicklow) · Local news · yesterday
Three Schools Beat As One. Again.
• Shared admission process and Open Nights
The Greystones Guide (Wicklow) · Local news · yesterday
When School Threads Are Full Of Dread
• Bad for your health, your wealth and the environment.
RTE News - Leinster (regional topic) · Local news · yesterday
Man, 45, charged over serious assault in Co Meath
• A 45-year-old man has been granted bail after appearing in court charged in connection with a serious assault in Ballivor, Co Meath on Monday.
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