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Cllr Maurice Shortall voiced his concerns over Grange Bridge, Ballyragget, at the December meeting of Kilkenny County Council. “There was a total of 20 reported crashes at the notorious bridge during December, which in my opinion is now an accident black spot.” Said Cllr Shortall.

Six out of the 15 Galway city councillors have received top marks for attendance at council meetings for 2008, but others have fared less well in figures released this week.

The decision to omit halting sites from City Hall’s Traveller accommodation plan is an example of “extreme prejudice” and a “denial of Traveller’s cultural rights” which may also be open to legal challenge.

On paper it looks straightforward. A long serving councillor, former mayor, and well known businessman should easily retain his seat while the running mate is there to mop up any transfers for him should they be needed.

As we head into St Valentine’s Day many of the city councillors will have their eye on two dates - February 14 and June 5.

While people talk about Billy Cameron, Brian Walsh, Declan McDonnell, Padraig Conneely, etc, as on course to keep their seats, people are unwilling to place any bets on the 2009 Local Elections just yet.

Catherine Connolly, Donal Lyons, Niall Ó Brolcháin, and John Mulholland look set to retain their seats in Galway City West but there will be a major battle between Fianna Fáil, Labour, and Independents for the fifth seat.

Although nominations have yet to close for June’s Local Elections, attentions are already being focused on the likely results and the potential mayoral pacts that may be created post June.

Five Independents will stand for election in Galway City West for June’s Local Elections, however one of those candidates claims he is the only truly non-aligned Independent with no party past.

Councillors have cost this city €2.13 million over the last five years while the mayoral transport is costing €209,000. It is time to call a halt to councillors’ expenses and abolish this “gravy train” system.