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Irish Government Unveils Dublin City Taskforce

DUBLIN, IRELAND - MAY 9: Ireland's Taoiseach (Prime Minister) Simon Harris (2ndR), joined by Minister for Environment, Climate, Communications and Transport, Eamon Ryan (R), Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Darragh O'Brien (L), and newly appointed head of the organization, an Post Chief Executive David McRedmond (2nd R), pose for a photo ahead of lauching the Government's latest initiative, 'the Dublin City Taskforce', at Government Buildings, Dublin, unveiling Government's Dublin City Taskforce, on May 9, 2024, in Dublin, Ireland. After the recent clearance of a significant makeshift migrant camp near the International Protection Office on Mount Street, authorities swiftly conducted an early morning operation to remove a new encampment with tents along the Grand Canal, prompting immediate Government intervention through the establishment of the Dublin City Taskforce. (Photo by Artur Widak/NurPhoto)

Photo ID	#11225339
Date Taken	9 May 2024
Location	N/A
Photographer	Artur Widak/NurPhoto
Category	Politics
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