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.
Man Due In Court After Back-To-Back Robberies In Bray
Wicklow Housing Growth Remains Strong
The latest Department of Housing figures reveal almost one thousand new homes were commenced throughout Wicklow in the first seven months of this year.
Emergency Road Closure at Cappagh Next Week
Traffic management and diversions will operate on Tuesday 25th & Wednesday 26th August.
UPDATE: Missing 53-year-old
Sean Gaughan has been located safe and well.
Teen M9 Fatalities Were Known To Gardai in West Wicklow
The 15 to 18 years old had been involved in several road incidents locally in recent weeks.
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