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Potholes fixed, briars cut

  • 23-04-2014 8:50am
    #1
    crusher000
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 649 ✭✭✭


    Now that the local elections are just a month away it really bemuses me that the councilors calling to my door think that the ire of the nation is the potholes being fixed and briars cut. Great to see local politicians are still relying on this old tripe. These are the so called new generation councilors.It really is a crock of septic tank inspection.

    What are you thoughts on the level of local politics in Ireland ?.


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  • #2
    Sully
    Moderators, Education Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators, Regional South East Moderators Posts: 24,056 Mod ✭✭✭✭Sully


    crusher000 wrote: »
    Now that the local elections are just a month away it really bemuses me that the councilors calling to my door think that the ire of the nation is the potholes being fixed and briars cut. Great to see local politicians are still relying on this old tripe. These are the so called new generation councilors.It really is a crock of septic tank inspection.

    What are you thoughts on the level of local politics in Ireland ?.

    I hate to be the one to break it to you but this is exactly what local politicans are supposed to do. Deal with local issues exactly like this and inform the electorate.


  • #3
    crusher000
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 649 ✭✭✭crusher000


    For me Property tax, water charges , loss of Garda services seem to be the driving issues in my locality. Potholes are for the lads on the road to fix


  • #4
    average_runner
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,876 ✭✭✭✭average_runner


    crusher000 wrote: »
    For me Property tax, water charges , loss of Garda services seem to be the driving issues in my locality. Potholes are for the lads on the road to fix


    Property tax will be dealt locally, everything else, your councillor has no say over!!

    Thats what the general elections are for.


  • #5
    crusher000
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 649 ✭✭✭crusher000


    average_runner wrote: »
    Property tax will be dealt locally, everything else, your councillor has no say over!!

    Thats what the general elections are for.


    local elections , local issues no garda service in my area is this not a local issue ?


  • #6
    Going Forward
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 8,224 ✭✭✭Going Forward


    Not forgetting the new personality changes of the candidates, now enthusiastically saluting one and all whenever you meet them on the byways.


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  • #7
    alastair
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,309 ✭✭✭✭alastair


    crusher000 wrote: »
    local elections , local issues no garda service in my area is this not a local issue ?
    Not until Garda services are subject to local authority governance, no. You'd be as well off bringing it up at your local GAA meetings.


  • #8
    crusher000
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 649 ✭✭✭crusher000


    Why do we need County Councilors then ? What is they're purpose ?


  • #9
    oscarBravo
    Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 28,840 Mod ✭✭✭✭oscarBravo


    crusher000 wrote: »
    Why do we need County Councilors then ? What is they're purpose ?

    Potholes and brambles.


  • #10
    alastair
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,309 ✭✭✭✭alastair


    crusher000 wrote: »
    Why do we need County Councilors then ? What is they're purpose ?

    Look at your local authority website for a comprehensive listing of services they have responsibility for.


  • #11
    Cookie_Monster
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 24,565 ✭✭✭✭Cookie_Monster


    crusher000 wrote: »
    Why do we need County Councilors then ? What is they're purpose ?

    to maintain the illusion of democracy while the CCs get on with the actual job of running the place.


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  • #12
    average_runner
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,876 ✭✭✭✭average_runner


    crusher000 wrote: »
    local elections , local issues no garda service in my area is this not a local issue ?


    Your putting 2+2 together and getting 5.

    Its a local thing but not controlled by local authorities, is that too hard to understand?

    You can waste your time if you want, the councillors will just say yeah and move on.


  • #13
    crusher000
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 649 ✭✭✭crusher000


    average_runner wrote: »
    Your putting 2+2 together and getting 5.

    Its a local thing but not controlled by local authorities, is that too hard to understand?

    You can waste your time if you want, the councillors will just say yeah and move on.

    Do they not report key issues back to their party as brought up by their constituants?

    Like up grade of schools/hospitals/sewage treatment plants etc. etc.


  • #14
    The_Captain
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,373 ✭✭✭The_Captain


    Generally if it's centrally funded, it's under your local TDs remit. Hospitals, schools, sewage, motorways, fire services, police etc.

    If it's locally funded, as in if it's paid for by your local council out of their yearly budget, it's a councillors concern. Grass-cutting, water, fixing holes (small roads only), collecting bins, street-cleaning, libraries, that kind of thing.


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