Ireland's largest public sector union, Fórsa, wants the assembly to discuss how councils are funded, as it claims only 8 per cent of public spending occurs at local level here, compared to an EU average of over 23 per cent.
The union says this is having a negative impact on local jobs, service quality, value-for-money, and environmental protections.
Concern Grows For Missing 53-year-old
Sean Gaughan has now been missing for two weeks
Alarm As One In five Women Waiting Longer Than 10-Day Target For Urgent Breast Clinic Appointments
Teen Arrested After Dangerous Driving On N11 Bray
Gardaí saw a car going the wrong way in the southbound carriageway after 3am yesterday morning.
Amhrán na Laoch Provides Potential Gateway For Wicklow Songwriters
Whether you’re based in Bray, Greystones, Arklow, Blessington, or the wider county, this is a chance to put Wicklow’s Irish-language songwriting on the national map – with radio play, press coverage, mentoring, and a Gael Linn release to back it up.
Wicklow Ready For National Heritage Week With Treasure Trove Of Events
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