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Is it time for Cork’s ‘Robo-Trees’ to be scrapped?

In another example of government overspending, the infamous Leeside trees cost €300,000 to inst...

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15.37 6 Sep 2024


Is it time for Cork’s ‘Robo-Trees’ to be scrapped?


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In another example of government overspending, the infamous Leeside trees cost €300,000 to install, and around €15,000 a year to maintain.

Is it time to get rid of them?

Joining guest host Jonathan Healy to discuss is Fianna Fáil Councillor for Cork City North-West, John Sheehan and Labour Councillor for Cork South-Central, Cork City South East, Peter Horgan.


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