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The Daily PollTOWN COUNCILS, WHICH were abolished in 2014, could be re-introduced.
A Fianna Fáil Bill aims to reinstate councils, stating that it will give a voice back to rural and urban areas.
The party’s spokesperson on Local Government, Shane Cassells, said under the Municipal District councils there are no dedicated or ring fenced town council budgets.
It’s estimated it will cost around €15 million to bring back town councils, with Cassells telling reporters today that councillors will most likely receive similar payments as they did back in 2014, which was about €50 per week after tax (around €2,400 per year).
It’s understood the government will not be opposing the Bill.
We want to know what you think? Do you think town councils served a purpose? Do you think the larger councils overlook small towns?
Poll: Do you want town councils to be brought back?
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Great news they could do with a lot more tri colours up there
The shop in Belfast sells Union Jacks too!
Dont know why I got a load of down arrows. The shop in Belfast does indeed reflect the diversity of the city ie you can buy Union Jacks etc.
Don’t throw the baby out with the bath water there Trap.
Great news, every day another company closes it’s doors and here’s one creating employment!!! Serious negativity going on here! 250 staff that’s quite a few people!
Trap is explaining why he doesn’t try out new young players.
40 shades of tat is sold in that shop. I suppose American tourists and their money are easily parted so fair play them
Who cares what they sell or who they sell to. They employ 250 staff and pay their taxes which is very welcome in this current climate. Well done Carrolls.
Well done Colm Carroll. Great Irish success story now opening in Belfast.
shop is a rip off
Dunphy shows us his recommendation for new Ireland manager.
It’s not Eamon Dunphy.
Or funny.
Was intended to be funny. Never mind. I’ll get my coat.
Well done to all at Carroll’s. A great enterprise and a fantastic story that hard work and dedication really does pay off. The first shop opened in the recession of the 80s. That’s saying something!!!
Fantastic news from a great Irish success story. What’s with negativity folks? Great to have Irish owned business do well here and in the north. Well done to all at Carrolls.
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