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# Destitution

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How a 15-year-old's invention is saving lives on the streets of Dublin

Former street drinkers are being hired to manufacture a sleeping bag specially designed for homeless people.

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Jan 19th 2016, 6:01 AM

Council could offer Priory Hall residents €50,000 for apartments

But residents say they will reject any such offer as it would leave them homeless and force them into bankruptcy.

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Jan 8th 2012, 4:37 PM