Louth Councillor Warns That Free Bins Could Push Up Bills - 06/08/2026
A Louth councillor has raised concerns that a proposed free waste collection allowance for low-income households could lead to higher bin charges for other customers.Louth County Council has backed a Sinn Féin motion calling for a means-tested Waste Collection Allowance to support households struggling with rising refuse and recycling costs. However, Independent Councillor Ciarán Fisher says subsidising a privately-run service could have unintended consequences, while also highlighting the ongoing costs associated with illegal dumping.Councillor Fisher joined us on The Agenda this morning to…
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