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April 12, 2012
CHILDREN: Public’s views vital in helping to draft child legislation P4
Here’s Hector: Helping out at the Baths’ side HECTOR’S potential skills as a
Hurling: Keaney battling for early return to Dublin panel Page 32
Camogie: Local stars shine as Dublin run Cats close Page 31
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back massager amused Betty O’Sullivan, Anne Coogan, Maria McPadden and Bairbre Kilmurray when they joined him at Dun Laoghaire Baths recently, where their colourful attire – and the colourful personality – were helping to celebrate the baths’ makeover. The local landmark has been newly transformed, courtesy of Dulux’s Let’s Colour project, which whipped up an ice creamcoloured lick of paint for the baths as part of Dulux’s nationwide goal of boosting positivity.
Rise in cemetery charges criticised Cllr Boyhan calls for DLRCC to absorb VAT hike
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INCREASES in cemetery charges in the Dun LaoghaireRathdown area are due to come into effect from May 1. Responding to the new 23% VAT increases on services such as interment and cremation, Councillor Victor
Boyhan (Ind) advised the council to “absorb” the VAT into the existing cemetery charges. Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council has said that the 23% VAT is dictated by Government policy and the Revenue Commissioners. The rules on these new
“taxes” are contained in the 2012 Budget, which stipulates that there be an application of VAT to local authority services. The council says that they are attempting to make the cheaper option of cremation more attractive to residents. Full Story on Page 6