Local Representation Allowance
Seanad Éireann — 2023-01-31
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Aidan Davitt (FF), Industrial and Commercial Panel

Yes, directions on it. When he is on it, I implore the Minister of State to look at the full cost of paying an alarm company. To have only 20% allowable is not 20% security. Mainly, the security is tied to the person's position as an elected representative. I would implore the Minister of State to allow the 100% grant of the monthly expenses. The expenses are €4,200 plus the €80 per month. If they want to claim it for security and they think it is the most important thing for that particular councillor to do, they are well entitled to it. I cannot see why it would be just 20%. We looked for phone expenses and we were only talking about 20% and whatever else. Now, mobile phones are totally allowable. The Minister of State might please try to tighten up that end of it.

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Sitting date: 2023-01-31