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.
Plans to Protect Dublin/Wicklow Railway Line From Falling Into The Sea Could Result In Major Changes
The east coast railway protection plan could now be reconsidered according to reports
Three Teenage Girls Left Hospitalised After Tinahely Road Crash
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to come forward.
Warning & Scam Alert From Wicklow County Council
Note: all council employees carry valid ID
Weekend Closure Of Bray Recycling Centre
Essential machinery repairs are needed.
Wicklow Goes Lottery Gaga Following A Third Big Money Win This Week
Another day of National Lottery celebrations in Wicklow as €1 million winning store announced
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