Leitrim Councillors warn of ‘chronic underfunding’ and urge TDs to fight for local authorities

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Leitrim councillors approved a budget while criticizing the government for a funding gap of 240,000 euros. They warned about chronic underfunding and called on TDs to support local authorities. A proposed 30,000 euro cut to funding for local roads was reversed during the meeting.

The budget was approved during a meeting where the councillors criticised the government over a €240,000 funding shortfall and a proposed €30,000 cut to funding for local roads was reversed.

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