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.
Penalty Points Drive Up Insurance Costs for 16,000 Wicklow Drivers
More than 12,500 Wicklow drivers have three points, 294 have 9 points, and 41 are on 12 points, the threshold for disqualification.
Irish Farming Could Face 'Cliff Edge' With One In Three Farmers Planning Exit
One in Three Farmers Plan to Leave Within Five Years, Survey Reveals
Wicklow's "Irish Viking" Disqualified From Driving for Six Years
TikTok Influencer Matthew Gilbert was ccaught speeding on the N11 while already banned and uninsured
Wicklow Whiskey Tariff Relief A 'Gamechanger' For Local Distillers
Industry leaders say the move opens the door to recovery—but employment and local farming sectors remain cautiously optimistic.
Teacher Shortage Solution Comes To Wicklow Schools
A major new platform aimed at solving substitute teacher shortages has arrived in Wicklow.
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