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Galway's Funding Gap Under Fire | Galway News
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Galway County’s funding shortfall is sparking political fire as TDs slam Minister James Browne for what they call unfair State support—revealing Galway gets nearly $500 less per person than the national average. Despite Minister Troy citing a $50 million funding boost and increased local tax revenue, TDs reject the explanation, arguing smaller counties are getting more aid and that Galway’s council has explicitly requested an extra $15 million. Troy insists now isn’t the time to tweak funding levels, pushing instead for Galway to maximize existing resources and boost local income—until the next census in 2027.
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