Local reps have once again voted in favour of reducing the local property tax for city homeowners by the maximum 15%
The vote was held at last night’s monthly meeting.
34 councillors voted in favour, 21 against - therefor applying the rate reduction and keeping the tax at the same level it was at last year.
Cllr Janice Boylan voted for the tax cut:
It comes despite Dublin City Council asking reps to increase the tax by 15% to help plug a financial hole of €39 million in the coffers.
It says the shortfall is due to a drop in revenue, and extra spending on the Ambulance Service and Fire Brigade.
Cllr Dermot Lacey was among those who voted against the reduction, saying it result in services taking a hit to the tune of €12m:
Councillors have the power to reduce or increase the LPT rate by 15% every year.
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