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Éowyn stings City for 15m
If Storm Éowyn was an unwanted guest at Galway City Council’s table, his expensive tastes have racked up a bill so far of almost €15m, and – worryingly – the tab is still open.
Clock’s ticking — councillors face sack if budget not agreed
If Galway’s City Council members do not hammer out a 2025 budget by midnight this Sunday, December 15, the Minister for Local Government may sack the city’s councillors and replace them with an unelected commissioner instead.
City Hall headcount to pass 600
Galway City Council aims to hire 50 new staff in 2025 if councillors adopt a contentious budget dependent on local tax increases, building a workforce of 630.
Status upgrade could bag city €42m boost
If Galway improves its status to a Tier 4 city, its funding from central government could increase by up to €8.52m per year. Over the lifetime of a 5-year council, this adds up to a hefty €42.6 million – roughly 20 per cent more than Galway City Council currently receives from central government.
Balanced city budget but council chamber upset
Galway City councillors unanimously passed a record €121.3m budget this week, but tempers frayed during the annual money meeting on Monday.
