The National Oversight and Audit Commission looked at the performance of councils throughout 2019.
The study also found that it took on average 28 weeks for someone to be rehoused after getting on the local authority's housing list.
There was also a spending increase of 12% on roads compared with 2018.
Gardaí Investigate Suspected Arson Attack On Cars Outside Arklow Family Home
A family of 11, including four children and a six-week-old newborn, were inside the property at the time
Laughing Gas Is No Joke Warn Health Experts
Council backs call for tighter restrictions to protect youth of Wicklow.
Greystones Mourns The Loss Of Beloved Adopted Son Johnny McEvoy
The Offaly-born balladeer, who made his home in Greystones and raised his family there, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday.
Harris Stands By Dole Crackdown Amid Opposition Ridicule
Tánaiste says he is acting for working families, but critics say the target is tiny and the timing cynical
Greystones-Based Judge Helps Select Winner Of Amhrán Na Laoch For Irish Radio
East Coast FM among radio stations backing the competition which produced a winner from County Louth
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