Bríd Smith (Dublin South Central, People Before Profit Alliance) | Oireachtas source

That is an issue, but so is payment of the allowances for a cohort of people who rely on them. It is not like us. We get a wage with deductions but councillors get an allowance. It is not huge but is substantial enough to help a parent keep their head above water. The payment is removed if you do not sign in for the meetings. That should be in the legislation but is not.