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The extra bins and portable loos have arrived - but business owners in Dublin say long-term solution needed
Some 150 portable toilets, 54 large Eurobins and 80 Barrel Bins are to be installed across the city. By Emer Moreau Friday 4 Jun 2021, 2:38 PM 2 hours ago 11,250 Views 28 Comments
Newly installed portaloos on South King Street
Image: Emer Moreau
Image: Emer Moreau
BUSINESS OWNERS IN Dublin city centre have said that the installation of portable toilets and additional bins – ahead of large crowds expected over the weekend – isn’t a long-term solution to public disorder problems.
Dublin City Council (DCC) has today started to install toilet and bins across the city following criticism of a lack of facilities in the capital to allow people to socialise outdoors in line with public health guidelines.