Joanna Tuffy (Dublin Mid West, Labour)

This does lead to a question. Galway County Council also charges between €4 and €6 per bin lift. In the Galway City Council area, there is a flat rate of €159 per year plus a charge per lift, but there is a waiver scheme. The average yearly charge is approximately €250, but for people on low incomes and pensions the entire cost is covered by Galway City Council.

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