Over 50% of Dublin's North West population lives in 'disadvantaged' areas
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Over 50% of Dublin's North West population lives in 'disadvantaged' areas
• Figures from Dublin City Council's new Knowledge Hub highlight the historic under-investment in areas like Ballymun and Finglas, and the knock-on impact on crime, education, and health
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