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# Public Safety

Last week
28th May 2023 - 3rd June 2023
# park it
National Parks and Wildlife Service urges against barbecues and fires in public places
The appeal comes after a nature reserve in Wexford saw three separate fires in 24 hours.
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May 30th 2023, 4:16 PM
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2022
# Public Transport
Pledge that new nightclub closing times will mean expanded late-night public transport
Justice Minister Helen McEntee says a taskforce is examining the expansion of late-night public transport for when nightclubs get the green light to stay open later.
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Aug 5th 2022, 6:15 AM
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# Public Safety
Bill to legalise medicinal cannabis shouldn't be passed - health committee
Health committee member Kate O’Connell said that an opportunity was lost to make cannabis a medical product.
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Jul 12th 2017, 1:32 PM
# Dublin
Explosive device made safe outside home in Ballymun
Some residents in the area had to leave their homes in the early hours of this morning while the device was blown up safely.
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Jan 10th 2014, 9:51 AM
# Water
Water restrictions 'may endanger public safety' at busy time for fire brigade
The fire brigade has two large water tankers that will be available if there is a shortage but this may not be sufficient in the case of a large fire.
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Oct 30th 2013, 10:30 PM
# Protest
Student sleep out cancelled after Gardaí refuse permission
The Union of Students Ireland said it had been indicated that the protest could go ahead and permission was refused at the last minute.
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Dec 19th 2012, 4:07 PM
# Public Safety
E-coli traces found in bathing water at three Clare holiday resorts
The beaches at Lahinch, Kilkee and Spanish Point have all been closed after traces of the bacteria were found.
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Jul 20th 2012, 7:30 PM
# Ig Nobel Prize
Wasabi, yawning, and needing to pee: the winners of the 2011 Ig Nobel prizes
The alternative annual prizes – honouring science that makes us laugh and think – are as off-the-wall as ever.
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Oct 5th 2011, 3:56 PM