Labour secures additional investment for DCC public services
Labour secures additional investment for DCC public services - The Labour Party
- Progressive step on Local Property Tax to raise €65m.
Labour’s Councillor Darragh Moriarty has welcomed the decision by Dublin City Council (DCC) to retain the Local Property Tax (LPT) at the base rate for the remainder of this Council term. For the first time in over a decade, the Council has not voted to reduce the LPT. This will ensure an additional €65 million in funding is available for essential services and improvements across the city.
Cllr. Moriarty said:
“This is a progressive decision that puts Dubliners first. I’m proud that Labour Councillors backed this move to ensure that our city finally begins to invest properly in public infrastructure and in addressing the chronic issues we see every day. That includes the state of social housing, widespread vacancy and dereliction, and the dangerous condition of footpaths and roads.
“The extra €65 million that will now be available during this Council term is going to be put to real use. First and foremost, we’ll finally be able to make progress on improving standards in our social housing. I represent an area where families are living in damp homes with mould, single glazed windows and no insulation. These conditions are unacceptable – they’re not good enough for any family, and they have gone unaddressed for far too long.
“Secondly, we’re establishing a revolving fund to tackle vacancy and dereliction. This is a huge issue in our city. It makes no sense for buildings to sit empty while people struggle to find a place to live. With this new fund, we can take real action – bringing homes and spaces back into use, and breathing new life into neglected parts of our communities.
“And finally, we’re investing in basic infrastructure that people rely on every day. Some footpaths and roads across Dublin are in poor condition. We’re going to use this money to improve safety, accessibility, and quality of life for everyone in the city.
“This is a progressive package that I’m proud of. I’m glad that Dublin City Council didn’t go down the populist path again. Instead, we’ve taken progressive decision that will make our city better in real, tangible ways.”