Galway Bay FM newsroom - Home-owners in the city will see no increase to their Local Property Tax next year as city councillors voted to keep the status quo.
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At a meeting last evening, there was almost universal agreement that given the current cost of living crisis, it was the only decision that could be made.
A proposal from Green Party Councillor Niall Murphy that it be increased by 15 percent was rejected by a factor of 13 votes to 2.
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His only support came from his party colleague, Councillor Martina O' Connor.
Councillor Niall McNelis, who proposed there be no increase, says they recognise that people are struggling.
