It’s claimed there should have been no increase to the Local Property Tax in Clare until the efficiency of services in this county was examined.
Councillors last week approved a 15% increase in the tax – putting it at the maximum allowed by the state – which will take effect from January.
It was a divisive issue in the council chambers, with 16 of the 24 present voting in favour of the increase, while it also led to split opinions in the Fianna Fáil party.
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Ennis woman Gabriella Hanrahan isn’t impressed with the people of Clare having to pay more if services are to remain as they are:
