This comes after a number of incidents in recent months that threatened the safety of local representatives.
This allowance is similar to the one for Oireachtas members and means county councillors can avail of the once-off payment administered by local authorities.
They will be able to claim up to 50% of their personal security costs, to a maximum value of €2,500.
Guidelines regarding the operation of the scheme will be issued shortly to local authorities.
Garda Appeal Launched For Missing Teenager Wicklow
Abdul was last seen in Bray Friday 18th September 2026.
Wicklow Rent Increases Prompt Emergency Meeting Wicklow County Council Next Monday
Hundreds of concerned council tenants have contacted councillors about planned rent increase.
Diamond Shines In Dublin As Kilcoole Athlete Targets Marathon Marker
Sarah Diamond from Kilcoole A.C produced a strong performance to finish third in the Irish Life Dublin Half Marathon, with eyes now firmly fixed on the Dublin Marathon in October.
Performance Report Offers Praise & Flags Areas Of Improvement for Wicklow County Council
Wicklow is strong on housing vacancy and online motor tax, but re-letting times and retrofits lag behind national picture, reports NOAC.
UPDATE: Three Car Collision Cleared from the N11 at Glen Of The Downs
The northbound lanes approaching Delgany have reopened.
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