A Co. Cavan Senator has slammed the Tánaiste, Simon Harris, for his comments about dereliction.
Aontú Senator, Sarah O'Reilly told the Seanad said it was a "low blow to attack local authorities and councillors".
Senator O'Reilly questioned whether the Tánaiste had "forgotten" that the local authorities get their policy from the government.
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She explained that dereliction is a "massive and complicated issue", and defended the actions taken by County Councils.
According to the Co. Cavan woman, local authorities are struggling, and need to receive more resources.
