It was an 'unpopular budget' says Leitrim councillor
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30 Oct 2025
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It was an 'unpopular budget' says Leitrim councillor
Leitrim's general municipal allocation 2026 draft budget was reviewed by councillors at the latest Ballinamore meeting.
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Cllr Paddy O'Rourke asked why, when forestry is felled, the outer row of hardwood trees is sometimes left.
Cllr Brendan Barry had asked that the council seek an update from ESB networks, Government and the forest service on what has been done since storm Éowyn to protect ESB poles and wires in forests.
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