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Dublin’s Clamp Crisis Costs Nearly Half a Million | Belfast News
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- Sep 7, 2026
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Summary
Dublin City Council is facing a staggering potential cost of nearly half a million euros to replace or repair over nine thousand stolen or damaged car clamps in just three years — with some streets like Marlborough Place and South Circular Road hit hardest, often near construction zones where thieves may have easy access to tools. While not every clamp needs replacing, the sheer volume highlights a growing problem, compounded by the difficulty of identifying and pursuing offenders — even though damaging a clamp is a criminal offense. The council is weighing options to recover costs, but the financial and logistical burden remains significant. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/8206fa01f9614944