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09/11/2011
Dublin Prepares For Cold Snap
Dublin City Council has revealed a plan to make the city winter-ready.
Last year snow and ice caused problems on the city's roads and footpaths.
Over 2,350 tonnes of salt has been stockpiled and 1,155 more tonnes is being sought from the National Roads Authority to keep streets free of snow and ice.
Last year's cold snap seen wide spread chaos in the city.
(GK)
Last year snow and ice caused problems on the city's roads and footpaths.
Over 2,350 tonnes of salt has been stockpiled and 1,155 more tonnes is being sought from the National Roads Authority to keep streets free of snow and ice.
Last year's cold snap seen wide spread chaos in the city.
(GK)
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