Local Authorities
Seanad Éireann — 2022-06-22
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Seán Kyne (FG), Cultural and Educational Panel

That is a very disappointing response. There was mention of money to reverse the financial emergency measures in the public interest, FEMPI, and the money used during the Covid-19 pandemic. All local authorities were eligible for those and received them, and they were not particular to Galway County Council. As Senator Dolan commented, this is about staffing resources to provide services the people of County Galway need, and we need better engagement than we get now. It is clear now the local property tax will not be reviewed in time for the forthcoming budget and we need a specific plan for County Galway, the possibility of which the Minister of State, Deputy Burke, committed to last year. I ask that the Department engages on that.

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Sitting date: 2022-06-22