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Local Government in Ireland: Underresourced and undervalued
Local Government in Ireland: Underresourced and undervalued
Councillors here have fewer powers than in almost every other European country and limited revenue-raising and spending powers, writes Senator Malcolm Byrne

Tue, 15 Aug, 2023

Councillors slam move to cut milage rates for emissions-heavy cars
Councillors slam move to cut milage rates for emissions-heavy cars
A major row between the Government and county councillors is brewing over Green Party plans to reduce mileage rates for those driving emissions-heavy cars.

Wed, 05 Aug, 2020

Funding for enforcement urged on dog fouling issue
Funding for enforcement urged on dog fouling issue

The Government has given almost €900,000 to councils around the country to tackle litter, graffiti, and dog fouling.

Fri, 27 Apr, 2018

Councils ‘deliberately leaving houses vacant’
Councils ‘deliberately leaving houses vacant’

Councils are deliberately leaving local authority houses vacant for long periods to qualify for particular Department of Housing funding schemes, a local authority watchdog has claimed.

Mon, 08 May, 2017

2,500 NAMA homes rejected by local authorities last year
2,500 NAMA homes rejected by local authorities last year

Local councils last year turned down nearly 2,500 homes offered by NAMA for social housing.

Thu, 09 Jun, 2016

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