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INSIDE: A big welcome for a Lidl development at Stillorgan Page 10
Sailing: Murphy makes the Olympic grade in Perth Page 32
Athletics: Sweeney fifth in European championships Page 30
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December 15, 2011
MUSIC BOOST: Amy Winehouse’s father helps the children’s hospice P3
SF slam closure of local garda stations Q PAUL HOSFORD
THOUSANDS of people will be left vulnerable following a reduction in opening hours at Stepaside and Cabinteely Garda Stations. That’s according to Sinn Fein’s Shaun Tracey, who this week slammed the downgrading of the two stations as a result of budget cutbacks. Tracey said the closure of the stations between 10pm and 8am means there will be
no open garda station in the Glencullen/Sandyford ward during late-night hours. However, Fine Gael TD for Dublin South, Olivia Mitchell, said the reduction in the station hours was based on a need to keep gardai on the ground. “The rationale is that there is less money, and it is better to close buildings and keep gardai on the streets,” she said. Full Story on Page 2
It’s a first: Churchtown kids sing praises of new local event FLANKED by some helpful minders – otherwise known as An Cathaoirleach, John Bailey, Deputy Shane Ross, and local businessman, Declan Howard – George, Daisy and Sam O’Shea showed how delighted they
were to witness the inaugural turning on of Christmas lights at Churchtown, with a 30-foot Christmas tree set on the green in front of SuperValu, helping to create a great community event. Full Gallery on Pages 8-9