Councillors in line for €8,000 pay rise

Cork City Council: The Government last week decided not to oppose a motion calling for a 50% pay increase for councillors. Picture: Denis Minihane

City and county councillors are in line for an €8,000 pay rise after a motion on the increase was passed by the Seanad.

The Government last week decided not to oppose the motion from Senators Gerard Craughwell and Victor Boyhan, calling for the 50% pay increase.