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Is it right for Shops to build security gates to keep rough sleepers at bay?

Author and Commentator Eamon Delaney joined Kieran Cuddihy on the show to debate whether Grafton Street’s Disney store seeking planning permission for a security gate to stop the homeless sleeping rough in their doorway is morally wrong.

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13.29 25 Nov 2019


Is it right for Shops to build security gates to keep rough sleepers at bay?


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13.29 25 Nov 2019


Grafton Street’s Disney store is seeking planning permission for a security gate to stop the homeless sleeping rough in their doorway.

The shop claims the measure would help protect staff and keep antisocial behaviour away from the area.

Author and Commentator Eamon Delaney joined Kieran Cuddihy on the show to debate whether this move is unfair on homeless people and rough sleepers.

 


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Antisocial Behaviour Grafton Street Homeless Crisis Homelessness Kieran Cuddihy Newstalk Newstalk Breakfast Shane Coleman

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