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Cork Council Pays Millions for Sidewalk Trips | Cork News
Cork City Council is paying out over two million dollars in public liability claims — mostly for people tripping on poorly maintained sidewalks. Nearly two-thirds of the total cost stems from uneven or damaged footpaths, with payouts averaging over $26,000 per claim — way higher than road-related incidents. Complaints are flooding in from across the city, with elderly pedestrians especially at risk, and many hazards have gone unfixed for months. This pattern, revealed through a Freedom of Information request, underscores a growing safety crisis that’s costing taxpayers dearly and demands…
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