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EPISODE · Apr 30, 2026 · 7 MIN

Do we need a blanket ban on plastic bin bags?

from The Hard Shoulder

More parts of Dublin city will fall under a ban on plastic bin bags being left out for collection. The bags, which are used by many inner city households who lack the space for a conventional wheelie bin, are often ripped apart by birds, exacerbating Dublin’s litter problem.Joining Shane to discuss is Janet Horner, Green Party Councilor for Dublin's North inner city and Richard Guiney, CEO of Dublin Town.

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More parts of Dublin city will fall under a ban on plastic bin bags being left out for collection. The bags, which are used by many inner city households who lack the space for a conventional wheelie bin, are often ripped apart by birds,...

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