Fine Gael / Fianna Fáil Property Tax Hike Opposed by Independents

Fine Gael / Fianna Fáil Property Tax Hike Opposed by Independents

Elected members on any council or assembly disagreeing over policy matters is not news – not until it comes down to raising taxes – and taxes on private property in this instance. Cllr. Charlie Farrelly has announced this morning that he and fellow independent, Cllr. Jackie Healy Rae were on opposite sides to Cllr. Bobby…

Attempts to Curb Council on Property Tax Outrageous – Sinn Féin

Attempts to Curb Council on Property Tax Outrageous – Sinn Féin

Sinn Féin has said that any attempt by the government to prevent local authorities from lowering the Property Tax would be another attack on local democracy and an outrageous breach of their commitments. The party was reacting to media reports that the government is considering new cuts to local authorities in order to stop them…