Paul McAuliffe (Dublin North West, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

Last week Dublin City Council passed a €1.2 billion budget. It is one of largest budgets it has ever passed. Over recent years the Government has supported many local authorities throughout the country. However, there are challenges with regard to local government funding. We want local authorities to hold onto 100% of the local property tax in their area. When might we review the baseline for funding for local government?

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