Councillors to get security allowance to help prevent attacks on homes

Local representatives who have experienced personal abuse and intimidation welcome proposed initiative from Minister Kieran O’Donnell

The government is working on a new security allowance for councillors who have experienced abuse, intimation and attacks on their homes.

It is expected to be similar to a recently launched grant worth up to €5,000 to fund CCTV systems and alarm systems for TDs and senators who are under threat. Kieran O’Donnell, the Minister of State for Local Government, has told his officials to prepare a business case for a new security allowance for ...

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