Dublin has dropped out of the top 10 'most liveable' cities in the world.
It has lost its ranking for the first time since 2018.
The annual report from ECA International evaluates cities on a variety of liveability factors such as health services; housing, personal safety and leisure facilities.
The capital is now ranked in 15th position due to the impact of Covid-19.
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Three Scandinavian cities - Copenhagen, Stavanger and Gothenburg - make up this year's top three as the most liveable cities in the world for expats.
MEP for Dublin Ciaran Cuffe says there are reasons for this.
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"I think we need to think about designing a better city."
Deputy Cuffe said it's "no accident" cities like Copenhagen are ranked so high.
"They think about the beauty of the city."
But Aslan's Billy McGuinness says there is something unique about Dublin.
"Whoever compiled this top 10 obviously hasn't been to Dublin a while."
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The rocker admired the dirty old town saying its "retained it's character" and is a "charming" part of the world.
Lockdown measures have impacted the liveability of 70% of other cities around the world.
