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.
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If the model is affected, it is not safe to use.
Wicklow GAA Express Delight As Oisín McConville To Continue As County Football Boss
After fostering emerging talent, improving tactics and driving high-performance Wicklow GAA figures are thrilled that Oisin McConville has signed on for two more years as county football boss
Uisce Éireann Appeals To Wicklow Customers To Conserve Water
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The Tánaiste and Wicklow representatives met Transport Minister Darragh O’Brien to outline their shared opposition.
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