Councillor argues central government should fill funding gap following local property tax decision

Galway Bay fm newsroom – Central Government should fill the gap in funding which will arise following a decision not to raise the county property tax. That's according to Connemara area Councillor Seosamh Ó Cualáin. At a meeting this week, Galway County Councillors decided to maintain the local property tax at the same level for the coming year by 30 votes to 6. Councillor Ó Cualáin says the county is the second worst nationwide for funding per head of population. For more on this story, tune into Galway Bay fm news.