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"Politics should not be seen as a gravy train"

  South Dublin County Councillor William Priestley has resigned his seat due to poor pay and...

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07.55 13 Aug 2020


"Politics should not be seen as a gravy train"


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South Dublin County Councillor William Priestley has resigned his seat due to poor pay and working conditions.  Upon his departure, Mr Priestly suggested that councillor pay is kept low to ensure local government is kept weak.  

For more we were joined by Nial Ring, Former Lord Mayor of Dublin and City Councillor, and Kenneth O’Flynn, Independent Cllr for Cork City.


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