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Eir is installing 22 phoneboxes across the city, to replace old ones.
They ll be called Digital Pedestals and will also have a touch screen to show maps or adverts.
The company has set a target of 180 devices in place nationwide.
A spokesperson for eir says: eir is working with county councils to agree best use of legacy infrastructure. As agreed with Dublin City Council, 22 new Digital Pedestals will be installed in Dublin City in the coming days, with a touch sensitive screen suitable for displaying maps and for DCC to advertise upcoming events and services. eir is also rolling out another option, to replace payphone kiosks with Electrical Vehicle (EV) Chargers, at no cost to the council. eir announced this plan in December and have targeted initially 180 telephone kiosks nationwide.
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Council to increase pedestrianised space on Dublin s Capel Street, asks public for feedback
If approved, the Council said works will begin later this month. By Cónal Thomas Friday 7 May 2021, 11:10 AM 11 hours ago 12,015 Views 43 Comments
Capel Street, Dublin
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PLANS TO REMOVE on-street parking and increase pedestrianised space on Dublin’s northside have been announced by Dublin City Council today as part of a public consultation process.
The Council proposes to increase car-free space around Capel Street and Parnell Street and is asking members of the public for feedback on its plans which include making a stretch of Capel Street between Ryder’s Row and Parnell Street traffic-free on a 24/7 basis.
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