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V/O: Modern life is messy...

Either way we still have to deal with (beep).

Yeah! (laughing) That's true!

Yeah! (laughing) That's true!

V/O: With the cracks showing and the solution figured out,

V/O: With the cracks showing and the solution figured out,

the team will return in the morning to start the repairs.

the team will return in the morning to start the repairs.

It's a very different morning routine for Tati,

It's a very different morning routine for Tati,

owner of Maid in Ireland.

owner of Maid in Ireland.

First thing in the morning I'll make my coffee,

First thing in the morning I'll make my coffee,

and then I come and eat and then I'm going to see

and then I come and eat and then I'm going to see

what is my desires and that's what I want.

what is my desires and that's what I want.

what is my desires and that's what I want.

Manifesting. This is a reminder every day

Manifesting. This is a reminder every day

to never give up and then remind of what I want to achieve.

to never give up and then remind of what I want to achieve.

to never give up and then remind of what I want to achieve.

to never give up and then remind of what I want to achieve.

I am actually like now a Irish citizen.

I am actually like now a Irish citizen.

I am actually like now a Irish citizen.

I've been approved with my passport and I'm so proud of it.

I've been approved with my passport and I'm so proud of it.

You can see here in this picture. I have 3 vans now I have 4.

You can see here in this picture. I have 3 vans now I have 4.

You can see here in this picture. I have 3 vans now I have 4.

You can see here in this picture. I have 3 vans now I have 4.

(giggling) It does work. I'll tell you.

(giggling) It does work. I'll tell you.

V/O: Meanwhile, in one of Tati's vans,

V/O: Meanwhile, in one of Tati's vans,

V/O: Meanwhile, in one of Tati's vans,

employees Gisele and Evelin are on their way

employees Gisele and Evelin are on their way

to the first job of the day.

to the first job of the day.

Yeah, the relationship between the cleaner and the client

Yeah, the relationship between the cleaner and the client

Yeah, the relationship between the cleaner and the client

is very important because,

is very important because,

they are the ones, I'm going to look after their home.

they are the ones, I'm going to look after their home.

I start at the top and she starts in the bathroom.

I start at the top and she starts in the bathroom.

I start at the top and she starts in the bathroom.

It's very important to put the right people together,

It's very important to put the right people together,

because you work 5 days a week together

because you work 5 days a week together

because you work 5 days a week together

as a team, because we work as a team.

as a team, because we work as a team.

Obviously they have to get on because otherwise it won't work.

Obviously they have to get on because otherwise it won't work.

Obviously they have to get on because otherwise it won't work.

I worked before for cleaning and other companies.

I worked before for cleaning and other companies.

It's very different in this company

It's very different in this company

because she, she knows about the jobs.

because she, she knows about the jobs.

Normally the people's supervisor don't know about the jobs.

Normally the people's supervisor don't know about the jobs.

Normally the people's supervisor don't know about the jobs.

Normally the people's supervisor don't know about the jobs.

V/O: With such a large team on the road,

V/O: With such a large team on the road,

it's important that everyone cleans to the same high standards

it's important that everyone cleans to the same high standards

as the boss.

as the boss.

'I have a way of cleaning.'

'I have a way of cleaning.'

'Like it is a system. That's why people sometimes they think

'Like it is a system. That's why people sometimes they think

how we do it so fast, because we have a system.

how we do it so fast, because we have a system.

how we do it so fast, because we have a system.

And then we do it over and over and over.

And then we do it over and over and over.

Eventually like we just do it like, like a magic, you know?

Eventually like we just do it like, like a magic, you know?

And it was like... whoo! Done.

And it was like... whoo! Done.

With my knowledge, knowing how to clean,

With my knowledge, knowing how to clean,

With my knowledge, knowing how to clean,

I want us to make sure that no cutting corners or anything.

I want us to make sure that no cutting corners or anything.

I want us to make sure that no cutting corners or anything.

Evelin and G, they are with me for the last two years and a half.

Evelin and G, they are with me for the last two years and a half.

Evelin and G, they are with me for the last two years and a half.

for send to Tati after the job.

for send to Tati after the job.

Because she check...

Because she check...

.. clean very well or not.

.. clean very well or not.

Tati has a big heart, you know.

Tati has a big heart, you know.

Tati has a big heart, you know.

She's so friendly.

She's so friendly.

Sometimes I need, she... how she...

Sometimes I need, she... how she...

she help me every time.

she help me every time.

she help me every time.

Tati is my family, my boss, but...

Tati is my family, my boss, but...

Tati is my family, my boss, but...

Finish work, is my family.

Finish work, is my family.

Gisele, she is the one that is an accountant

Gisele, she is the one that is an accountant

Gisele, she is the one that is an accountant

and then she's actually working now towards...

and then she's actually working now towards...

.. to actually get some uh certification.

.. to actually get some uh certification.

.. to actually get some uh certification.

Then actually one day she can move out of the cleaning

Then actually one day she can move out of the cleaning

Then actually one day she can move out of the cleaning

and actually be what she's supposed to be, an accountant.

and actually be what she's supposed to be, an accountant.

and actually be what she's supposed to be, an accountant.

'We're doing around 300 to 400 hours a week of cleaning.'

'We're doing around 300 to 400 hours a week of cleaning.'

'We're doing around 300 to 400 hours a week of cleaning.'

'I'm always listening to my employees.'

'I'm always listening to my employees.'

'I'm always listening to my employees.'

'I've been there so I don't need to keep telling them,

'I've been there so I don't need to keep telling them,

yes, you have to do this, you have to do...

yes, you have to do this, you have to do...

I don't like that, that's not my kind like that's not my style.

I don't like that, that's not my kind like that's not my style.

This is another part of my routine

because now it's time to go check the cleaners.

because now it's time to go check the cleaners.

'I like to do spot checks.'

'I like to do spot checks.'

I can just surprise them, because if I tell them,

I can just surprise them, because if I tell them,

'Oh, I'm going to be around', I'm sure the job is going to be perfect.

'Oh, I'm going to be around', I'm sure the job is going to be perfect.

'Oh, I'm going to be around', I'm sure the job is going to be perfect.

It is a good system. It works.

It is a good system. It works.

That's how we keep them on their toes.

That's how we keep them on their toes.

A lot of ways to keep them on their toes. (laughs)

A lot of ways to keep them on their toes. (laughs)

A lot of ways to keep them on their toes. (laughs)

'You know, it's important client for us, and I want to make sure

'You know, it's important client for us, and I want to make sure

that um the job is done, so...'

that um the job is done, so...'

that um the job is done, so...'

I'm sure they won't disappoint me.

I'm sure they won't disappoint me.

But you have to make sure that it's perfect.

But you have to make sure that it's perfect.

V/O: There's a very different cleanup required

V/O: There's a very different cleanup required

in Dublin City centre at 6 a.m. on Sunday,

in Dublin City centre at 6 a.m. on Sunday,

the morning after the night before.

the morning after the night before.

the morning after the night before.

22 year old council worker Megan is starting her early shift

22 year old council worker Megan is starting her early shift

22 year old council worker Megan is starting her early shift

and she definitely wasn't on the tear last night.

and she definitely wasn't on the tear last night.

and she definitely wasn't on the tear last night.

I don't really have a social life!

I don't really have a social life!

Normally I'd just be home.

Normally I'd just be home.

I go to the gym, get my dinner,

I go to the gym, get my dinner,

spend time with my mam, my family and stuff.

spend time with my mam, my family and stuff.

And then once I know I'm up early, like I'll get into bed

And then once I know I'm up early, like I'll get into bed

for about 9 o'clock and probably browse on my phone.

for about 9 o'clock and probably browse on my phone.

'But I never sleep the start of the earlies.

'But I never sleep the start of the earlies.

So I'll probably start only sleeping on a Monday or Tuesday,'

So I'll probably start only sleeping on a Monday or Tuesday,'

So I'll probably start only sleeping on a Monday or Tuesday,'

and then you hit a wall then when it's the Wednesday,

and then you hit a wall then when it's the Wednesday,

'But you know I prefer the earlies though

'But you know I prefer the earlies though

because it flies in quicker, I think.'

because it flies in quicker, I think.'

#

#

'I was at a point where I didn't really know what I wanted to do.'

'I was at a point where I didn't really know what I wanted to do.'

'I was at a point where I didn't really know what I wanted to do.'

I never really liked going to school, and I tried out college

I never really liked going to school, and I tried out college

I never really liked going to school, and I tried out college

and college and school just was never for me.

and college and school just was never for me.

So I was just jumping from kind of retail to warehouse,

So I was just jumping from kind of retail to warehouse,

So I was just jumping from kind of retail to warehouse,

and I liked warehouse because it was more manual work.

and I liked warehouse because it was more manual work.

and I liked warehouse because it was more manual work.

So I start at 6 in the morning and I'll go out in the multi-hog,

So I start at 6 in the morning and I'll go out in the multi-hog,

which is a sweeping machine.

which is a sweeping machine.

which is a sweeping machine.

'I will be going around O'Connell Street, Henry Street,

'I will be going around O'Connell Street, Henry Street,

Capel Street, the Quays.'

Capel Street, the Quays.'

'At first you are a bit nervous because you're thinking,

'At first you are a bit nervous because you're thinking,

oh, what if I hit off someone, or if a cyclist comes up beside you

oh, what if I hit off someone, or if a cyclist comes up beside you

and you don't see them or someone just walks out in front of you.'

and you don't see them or someone just walks out in front of you.'

and you don't see them or someone just walks out in front of you.'

'You'd not come across a day where nobody looks or says something.'

'You'd not come across a day where nobody looks or says something.'

(she laughs good-naturedly)

(she laughs good-naturedly)

(she laughs good-naturedly)

No, unfortunately!

'It is just a case they're not used to seeing a girl,'

'It is just a case they're not used to seeing a girl,'

'It is just a case they're not used to seeing a girl,'

a young girl out doing like, dirty work.

a young girl out doing like, dirty work.

(young man laughs)

You get used to it.

You get used to it.

So mostly you have a laugh with a few of them like that.

So mostly you have a laugh with a few of them like that.

They were harmless, but unfortunately,

They were harmless, but unfortunately,

you do get some bad people.

you do get some bad people.

You do get the groups that will be sitting around, drinking,

You do get the groups that will be sitting around, drinking,

causing trouble, so you'd see that from a mile away.

causing trouble, so you'd see that from a mile away.

causing trouble, so you'd see that from a mile away.

'Like you get used to different crowds, so you'd know who to avoid.'

'Like you get used to different crowds, so you'd know who to avoid.'

'Like you get used to different crowds, so you'd know who to avoid.'

'I've heard stories about them throwing stuff at the multi hogs

'I've heard stories about them throwing stuff at the multi hogs

'I've heard stories about them throwing stuff at the multi hogs

so I'd rather just avoid that situation

so I'd rather just avoid that situation

so I'd rather just avoid that situation

and go back to that part later.

and go back to that part later.

'My friends think I'm a bit mad doing it because,

'My friends think I'm a bit mad doing it because,

you know, it's not like the prettiest job to be doing

you know, it's not like the prettiest job to be doing

and they're a bit shocked that, I tell them that I love it.'

and they're a bit shocked that, I tell them that I love it.'

and they're a bit shocked that, I tell them that I love it.'

When I first met Megan, she couldn't look me in the eye and speak to me

When I first met Megan, she couldn't look me in the eye and speak to me

because of the role I hold as a senior member of staff.

because of the role I hold as a senior member of staff.

Now she has no problem just saying hello

Now she has no problem just saying hello

and, you know, kind of having a conversation.

and, you know, kind of having a conversation.

She's an excellent employee for DCC.

She's an excellent employee for DCC.

I hope one day she... she gets my job.

I hope one day she... she gets my job.

Yeah, no, I actually love it. These would be my favourite,

Yeah, no, I actually love it. These would be my favourite,

the sweepers because they're more cosier.

the sweepers because they're more cosier.

And you know it's very satisfying when you're going over rubbish

And you know it's very satisfying when you're going over rubbish

and it just sucks everything up. Just kind of like

and it just sucks everything up. Just kind of like

second nature to me now, whizzing around in it.

second nature to me now, whizzing around in it.

# Takes to make a crow blush

# Takes to make a crow blush

# Takes to make a crow blush

'Yeah, I just stick on my Bluetooth and it's just, off I go.'

'Yeah, I just stick on my Bluetooth and it's just, off I go.'

'Yeah, I just stick on my Bluetooth and it's just, off I go.'

# She's got, Bette Davis eyes!

# She's got, Bette Davis eyes!

# She's got, Bette Davis eyes!

If I'm having a bad day, I'll listen to my sad playlist.

If I'm having a bad day, I'll listen to my sad playlist.

If I'm having a good day, I listen to my happy playlist.

If I'm having a good day, I listen to my happy playlist.

If I'm having a good day, I listen to my happy playlist.

The likes of this stuff you'd have to pick it up and put it

The likes of this stuff you'd have to pick it up and put it

into the nearest bin just because the sweeper will only take up

into the nearest bin just because the sweeper will only take up

so much. So the likes of cardboard, it's bagged.

so much. So the likes of cardboard, it's bagged.

And if I even try to do it, it'll block me up

And if I even try to do it, it'll block me up

And if I even try to do it, it'll block me up

and then you have to go back to the yard, unblock it.

and then you have to go back to the yard, unblock it.

So, you know, we just pick it up as we go

So, you know, we just pick it up as we go

and put it into the bin, so it makes life easier for you.

and put it into the bin, so it makes life easier for you.

and put it into the bin, so it makes life easier for you.

At first it was the smells that got me.

At first it was the smells that got me.

I was near gagging all the time, but now it's just,

I was near gagging all the time, but now it's just,

it's like... it's literally an everyday thing for me.

I just get on with and I enjoy it as well,

I just get on with and I enjoy it as well,

so it just makes it a lot easier that I like the job, so.

so it just makes it a lot easier that I like the job, so.

It's, get it all cleaned before everybody starts

It's, get it all cleaned before everybody starts

coming in to work and tourists start coming in to see the city.

coming in to work and tourists start coming in to see the city.

coming in to work and tourists start coming in to see the city.

We try our best to get it up

We try our best to get it up

before people start wandering the streets.

before people start wandering the streets.

before people start wandering the streets.

# All the boys, think she's a spy

# All the boys, think she's a spy

# She's got... Bette Davis eyes

# She's got... Bette Davis eyes

Still to come... Well, the girls, like they did good,

Still to come... Well, the girls, like they did good,

but it wasn't 5 stars.

but it wasn't 5 stars.

This is the PPE that we have to wear when we're washing out the machines.

This is the PPE that we have to wear when we're washing out the machines.

This is the PPE that we have to wear when we're washing out the machines.

Unfortunately I have to look like a sap for a few minutes.

Unfortunately I have to look like a sap for a few minutes.

More! Push more down.

More! Push more down.

#

#

V/O: The John Hurt environmental team

V/O: The John Hurt environmental team

V/O: The John Hurt environmental team

have returned to Meath to tackle the damaged pipes.

have returned to Meath to tackle the damaged pipes.

It's a clay pipe. It's quite severe break.

It's a clay pipe. It's quite severe break.

There's also a few cracks around the edges of it.

There's also a few cracks around the edges of it.

If that's not patched up pretty quickly,

If that's not patched up pretty quickly,

there's a good chance that it may break some more.

there's a good chance that it may break some more.

there's a good chance that it may break some more.

If there is a crack, you know, this, this could cause

If there is a crack, you know, this, this could cause

an infiltration of water or it could cause the pipe to break even more.

an infiltration of water or it could cause the pipe to break even more.

an infiltration of water or it could cause the pipe to break even more.

It could possibly cause a collapse further down the line

It could possibly cause a collapse further down the line

if it's not resolved.

if it's not resolved.

V/O: Think of it as open heart surgery, but under the ground.

V/O: Think of it as open heart surgery, but under the ground.

V/O: Think of it as open heart surgery, but under the ground.

Piece of cake really.

Piece of cake really.

If I'm explaining it to a customer, I'll relate to a stint.

If I'm explaining it to a customer, I'll relate to a stint.

If I'm explaining it to a customer, I'll relate to a stint.

And most of them will, will know what I'm talking about.

And most of them will, will know what I'm talking about.

And most of them will, will know what I'm talking about.

So what this does is, is literally

So what this does is, is literally

install it into the storm line and fixes the defect in the lane.

install it into the storm line and fixes the defect in the lane.

install it into the storm line and fixes the defect in the lane.

We're gonna have to just take our time with it and be careful.

We're gonna have to just take our time with it and be careful.

And if it does bust, we can just install another part line

And if it does bust, we can just install another part line

And if it does bust, we can just install another part line

and cover the break like, but we'll try not to do that.

and cover the break like, but we'll try not to do that.

I'm the surgeon boy, so I am!

I'm the surgeon boy, so I am!

So I'm wetting this out with the two part resin

So I'm wetting this out with the two part resin

So I'm wetting this out with the two part resin

we just mixed up here, soaking it into the fibreglass

we just mixed up here, soaking it into the fibreglass

because this is an express resin so you haven't got

because this is an express resin so you haven't got

because this is an express resin so you haven't got

too much working time with it like.

too much working time with it like.

Right, nice and easy down.

Right, nice and easy down.

Alright, coming down.

Alright, coming down.

V/O: Val feeds the packer into the pipe...

V/O: Val feeds the packer into the pipe...

Right, push a little bit more. .. while Liam watches on the monitors.

Right, push a little bit more. .. while Liam watches on the monitors.

Right, push a little bit more. .. while Liam watches on the monitors.

Push more down... more!

Push more down... more!

Are you happy with that? It hasn't covered yet.

Are you happy with that? It hasn't covered yet.

Are you happy with that? It hasn't covered yet.

It's just, it's just unfolding.

It's just, it's just unfolding.

So I've inflated this packer here to 1.5 bars,

So I've inflated this packer here to 1.5 bars,

so we have, so that'll give us enough pressure

so we have, so that'll give us enough pressure

to blow out to the pipe and it'll seal the patch

to blow out to the pipe and it'll seal the patch

around the defect in the pipe so it will.

around the defect in the pipe so it will.

And we'll just keep an eye on it to make sure it stays at 1.5.

And we'll just keep an eye on it to make sure it stays at 1.5.

You might have a wee air leak.

You might have a wee air leak.

V/O: Next, Liam sends down the robot to check the progress.

V/O: Next, Liam sends down the robot to check the progress.

V/O: Next, Liam sends down the robot to check the progress.

LIAM: Now we've reached the point of repair.

LIAM: Now we've reached the point of repair.

That's the packer that was placed in from the manhole downstream.

That's the packer that was placed in from the manhole downstream.

V/O: After 20 minutes, the packer is removed.

V/O: After 20 minutes, the packer is removed.

He's going to put his packer out and we're going to have

He's going to put his packer out and we're going to have

a closer inspection of it. We haven't caused any more

a closer inspection of it. We haven't caused any more

damage to it. This is just a case of

damage to it. This is just a case of

the patch probably wasn't just set enough

the patch probably wasn't just set enough

for the bladder to be deflated.

for the bladder to be deflated.

Obviously this is frustrating.

Obviously this is frustrating.

V/O: If at first you don't succeed...

V/O: If at first you don't succeed...

We're gonna have to install another patch there.

We're gonna have to install another patch there.

Put another patch on? Yeah. Take Two.

Put another patch on? Yeah. Take Two.

It's happened to me a load of times before.

It's happened to me a load of times before.

Like, we just keep going until it stops cracking,

Like, we just keep going until it stops cracking,

or breaking or fracturing. There could be no wear

or breaking or fracturing. There could be no wear

or breaking or fracturing. There could be no wear

or there could be nothing around that pipe. It could be all loose

or there could be nothing around that pipe. It could be all loose

and there's nothing for it to compact against, like.

and there's nothing for it to compact against, like.

So that's why it's breaking, like, do you know what I mean?

So that's why it's breaking, like, do you know what I mean?

But hopefully the next patch should take it out of it like.

But hopefully the next patch should take it out of it like.

V/O: As Val feeds in the second packer

V/O: As Val feeds in the second packer

V/O: As Val feeds in the second packer

in Dublin, Tati has arrived for her perfection inspection.

in Dublin, Tati has arrived for her perfection inspection.

in Dublin, Tati has arrived for her perfection inspection.

How are you! (laughs)

How are you! (laughs)

Are you good?! Yeah.

Are you good?! Yeah.

V/O: And she's letting her fingers do the walking.

V/O: And she's letting her fingers do the walking.

When I walk around, they always say, where's the little finger going?

When I walk around, they always say, where's the little finger going?

When I walk around, they always say, where's the little finger going?

Walking, talking, and the fingers like, you know,

Walking, talking, and the fingers like, you know,

Walking, talking, and the fingers like, you know,

because you can touch it.

because you can touch it.

Evelin, have to come back here.

Evelin, have to come back here.

Just have like a little, you know, like the plugs in here?

Just have like a little, you know, like the plugs in here?

Ohhh. Get your hand like, sticky.

Ohhh. Get your hand like, sticky.

Ohhh. Get your hand like, sticky.

That's... the rest is perfect. Thank you.

That's... the rest is perfect. Thank you.

(laughing) Evelin! Here...

(laughing) Evelin! Here...

Cleaning is a very, uh, particular thing to do.

Cleaning is a very, uh, particular thing to do.

Cleaning is a very, uh, particular thing to do.

We never, you know, we're here to

We never, you know, we're here to

do whatever the client want.

do whatever the client want.

We are here, we are people pleasers.

We are here, we are people pleasers.

That's what we do. We please people!

That's what we do. We please people!

You know, we try our best anyway. (laughs)

You know, we try our best anyway. (laughs)

There is a saying that I always say,

There is a saying that I always say,

everything that shines, has to be shiny.

everything that shines, has to be shiny.

everything that shines, has to be shiny.

That's all the time like this is in our, even in our language.

That's all the time like this is in our, even in our language.

We're here to make everything shiny. That's what it is.

We're here to make everything shiny. That's what it is.

We're here to make everything shiny. That's what it is.

So then it is, look... perfect.

So then it is, look... perfect.

I know perfection doesn't exist,

I know perfection doesn't exist,

but I try to get as close as I can.

but I try to get as close as I can.

And then here as well

And then here as well

when we have, you know, there is nothing.

when we have, you know, there is nothing.

Well, this one is a bit... look.

Well, this one is a bit... look.

Gee, come here with me. (small laugh)

Gee, come here with me. (small laugh)

Gee, come here with me. (small laugh)

I just want you to do one little thing that is missing in here.

I just want you to do one little thing that is missing in here.

Just here. You forgot to do it.

Just here. You forgot to do it.

Only here. The rest is perfect. Thank you.

Only here. The rest is perfect. Thank you.

Only here. The rest is perfect. Thank you.

'Well, the girls like, they did good. But it wasn't 5 stars.'

'Well, the girls like, they did good. But it wasn't 5 stars.'

'Well, the girls like, they did good. But it wasn't 5 stars.'

Let's say like 4 and a half. But I like 5,

Let's say like 4 and a half. But I like 5,

Let's say like 4 and a half. But I like 5,

and then the little spots then, we have to check,

and then the little spots then, we have to check,

and then the little spots then, we have to check,

that's what like, makes us 5 stars.

that's what like, makes us 5 stars.

Now we go home. Yes!

Now we go home. Yes!

Now make a dinner.

Now make a dinner.

What food? Lasagne. Lasagne?

What food? Lasagne. Lasagne?

What food? Lasagne. Lasagne?

Brazilian lasagne!

Brazilian lasagne!

(both laugh) It's the best!

(both laugh) It's the best!

'If I look after them, they're definitely going to look after me.'

'If I look after them, they're definitely going to look after me.'

'If I look after them, they're definitely going to look after me.'

And this is why I think uh we're growing so much

And this is why I think uh we're growing so much

because we have respect for each other.

because we have respect for each other.

You know, I'm proud of these cleaners, you know,

You know, I'm proud of these cleaners, you know,

You know, I'm proud of these cleaners, you know,

because they are not just cleaners, they are my friends.

because they are not just cleaners, they are my friends.

That's what it is.

That's what it is.

V/O: As the Maid in Ireland team are dreaming of dinner,

V/O: As the Maid in Ireland team are dreaming of dinner,

back in the city, Megan is still hard at work.

back in the city, Megan is still hard at work.

back in the city, Megan is still hard at work.

I'm on my 2nd day in my shift, so I've another 5 days to go.

I'm on my 2nd day in my shift, so I've another 5 days to go.

I'm on my 2nd day in my shift, so I've another 5 days to go.

Like, work doesn't feel like work to me.

Like, work doesn't feel like work to me.

'I do get up every day and be like, Oh, I can't wait to go into work.'

'I do get up every day and be like, Oh, I can't wait to go into work.'

'I do get up every day and be like, Oh, I can't wait to go into work.'

'I'd be going home to my ma, and if we're driving through town,

'I'd be going home to my ma, and if we're driving through town,

'I'd be like, I done that thing. Oh, I do this. I do this route!'

'I'd be like, I done that thing. Oh, I do this. I do this route!'

'That's clean because I was probably here this morning, like.'

'That's clean because I was probably here this morning, like.'

'That's clean because I was probably here this morning, like.'

There is an awful lot of people that put us down,

There is an awful lot of people that put us down,

There is an awful lot of people that put us down,

where it's like Dublin City's disgusting, Dublin City is a kip.

where it's like Dublin City's disgusting, Dublin City is a kip.

where it's like Dublin City's disgusting, Dublin City is a kip.

You know, the state of this place.

You know, the state of this place.

Then you get the odd people that'd be like, 'Oh, fair play to you

Then you get the odd people that'd be like, 'Oh, fair play to you

for doing this job', and compliment the work.

for doing this job', and compliment the work.

for doing this job', and compliment the work.

Like we're constantly on the go cleaning.

Like we're constantly on the go cleaning.

It is a bit like, oh, like we're trying our best to keep it clean.

It is a bit like, oh, like we're trying our best to keep it clean.

It is a bit like, oh, like we're trying our best to keep it clean.

You're actually not seeing how bad it can get

You're actually not seeing how bad it can get

for us to keep it to the standard that we have.

for us to keep it to the standard that we have.

'You know what I mean, she's not afraid to get kind of stuck in.'

'And you know, the new generation of council workers,

'And you know, the new generation of council workers,

that's the attitude we want.'

that's the attitude we want.'

that's the attitude we want.'

And I see it in her, you know, I mean, she's enthusiastic.

And I see it in her, you know, I mean, she's enthusiastic.

She's enjoying the job and she's learning every single day.

She's enjoying the job and she's learning every single day.

So that's the day done now. I'm going to offload

So that's the day done now. I'm going to offload

and wash out the machine, and that'll be me finished for the day.

and wash out the machine, and that'll be me finished for the day.

This is the PPE we have to wear when we're washing out the machines.

This is the PPE we have to wear when we're washing out the machines.

This is the PPE we have to wear when we're washing out the machines.

Unfortunately, I have to look like a sap for a few minutes.

Unfortunately, I have to look like a sap for a few minutes.

Unfortunately, I have to look like a sap for a few minutes.

(chuckle)

I just don't like the aftermath. My hair does be in bits afterwards.

I just don't like the aftermath. My hair does be in bits afterwards.

'I just don't see that side of it where it's just dirty work.'

'I just don't see that side of it where it's just dirty work.'

'I just don't see that side of it where it's just dirty work.'

'I just don't see that side of it where it's just dirty work.'

A job is a job at the end of the day, if you like it, you like it.

A job is a job at the end of the day, if you like it, you like it.

So this is why we wear the white suit

So this is why we wear the white suit

and we have to look like silly for a few minutes

and we have to look like silly for a few minutes

because we didn't, this would be all on our clothes. Yeah, it's nasty.

because we didn't, this would be all on our clothes. Yeah, it's nasty.

because we didn't, this would be all on our clothes. Yeah, it's nasty.

Every day occurrence, but she's getting better.

Every day occurrence, but she's getting better.

She's not getting splashed as much now, and she's flying now.

She's not getting splashed as much now, and she's flying now.

She's doing fairly well in her work, very proud.

She's doing fairly well in her work, very proud.

I learnt from the best, didn't I? Yeah.

I learnt from the best, didn't I? Yeah.

O'Connell Street was a bit bad, wasn't as bad as it normally is.

O'Connell Street was a bit bad, wasn't as bad as it normally is.

'I was like a deer in headlights walking into the depot.'

'I was like a deer in headlights walking into the depot.'

Chinatown was bad. 'Because I was the only girl.'

Chinatown was bad. 'Because I was the only girl.'

That was a very scary day, but compared to now from last year,

That was a very scary day, but compared to now from last year,

That was a very scary day, but compared to now from last year,

That was a very scary day, but compared to now from last year,

I'm like a whole different person.

I'm like a whole different person.

'I think it was just knowing that I was in like a male dominant place,

'I think it was just knowing that I was in like a male dominant place,

'I think it was just knowing that I was in like a male dominant place,

but now it's like I fit in great with all the lads.'

but now it's like I fit in great with all the lads.'

but now it's like I fit in great with all the lads.'

Like I get along with them all, and yeah, it doesn't feel like

Like I get along with them all, and yeah, it doesn't feel like

I'm the only girl in there anymore.

It doesn't feel like, that kind of stereotype.

It doesn't feel like, that kind of stereotype.

'We all get along great. We're all like family.'

'We all get along great. We're all like family.'

'We all get along great. We're all like family.'

I'm relieved, because that was a long morning and an early start.

I'm relieved, because that was a long morning and an early start.

(laughing) I can't wait to go home to bed.

(laughing) I can't wait to go home to bed.

V/O: As Megan heads for home...

V/O: As Megan heads for home...

.. back in that Athboy, it's the moment of truth.

.. back in that Athboy, it's the moment of truth.

Liam, pull that camera back, will you?

Liam, pull that camera back, will you?

Alright, go on, push a little bit more.

Alright, go on, push a little bit more.

The patch blew out there on the pipes out there

The patch blew out there on the pipes out there

you can see it unfolding there.

you can see it unfolding there.

Get a cup of tea boys there and we'll chill out for a wee while.

Get a cup of tea boys there and we'll chill out for a wee while.

(laughs)

'Technology has advanced so well now,

'Technology has advanced so well now,

we open the shores, we bring in the robotics

we open the shores, we bring in the robotics

and we do everything from outside. So you have a brand new pipe

and we do everything from outside. So you have a brand new pipe

in a pipe without digging that floor.

in a pipe without digging that floor.

So the patch is fully cured now, so we're going to deflate the packer

So the patch is fully cured now, so we're going to deflate the packer

and we're going to see hopefully the patch stuck to the pipe.

and we're going to see hopefully the patch stuck to the pipe.

and we're going to see hopefully the patch stuck to the pipe.

We're looking good so far. Looks good, Val!

We're looking good so far. Looks good, Val!

It looks sexy there now.

It looks sexy there now.

She's blown, boy! Thank God for that, now.

Yeah, so that's your stint there covering the defect,

Yeah, so that's your stint there covering the defect,

covering the hole here. I'll sleep good tonight, so I will.

covering the hole here. I'll sleep good tonight, so I will.

I'm ready to resurface that line now,

to report back on the repairs done to the line.

to report back on the repairs done to the line.

Good job, Val. Move on to the next one. Yeah, boy!

Good job, Val. Move on to the next one. Yeah, boy!

She's blowing up, son.

She's blown up, she looks sexy.

She's blown up, she looks sexy.

That's it, aye.

That's it, aye.

Happy out. Wrap her up!

Happy out. Wrap her up!

Happy out. Wrap her up!

That's a, that's a cut, aye! (laughing)That's a wrap!

That's a, that's a cut, aye! (laughing)That's a wrap!

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Next time...

Next time...

I take pride, alright. Sure I live in the city, so part of my culture

I take pride, alright. Sure I live in the city, so part of my culture

I take pride, alright. Sure I live in the city, so part of my culture

and all that's why no problem cleaning it up, you know.

and all that's why no problem cleaning it up, you know.

Here to announce the big employee of the month

Here to announce the big employee of the month

and the winner of this month is...

and the winner of this month is...

and the winner of this month is...

This room in here, the worst room that I've ever done in my life!

This room in here, the worst room that I've ever done in my life!

This room in here, the worst room that I've ever done in my life!

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