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Strict spending guidelines made for 'a fairer race'

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 12:17:34 +0100

RUNNING a successful election campaign, even at local level, is an expensive business but new rules capping spending in this year's election has levelled the playing field somewhat, giving all the candidates a real shot at election. Taking as an example, the successful campaign conducted by Fine Gael in the Howth/Malahide ward, the party's PRO for Fingal has given the Fingal Independent some idea of how the costs of a campaign are broken down.

Farrell reclaims his seat on the council

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 12:17:34 +0100

ALTHOUGH not a new face to many, Cllr Ken Farrell has reclaimed his seat in Fingal County Council.

Combined ward is 'too big' – Cllr

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 12:17:34 +0100

A VETERAN local election candidate has called on the Government to redraw the boundary and reduce the electorate in the newly-formed Howth/Malahide ward.

Labour to lead new council coalition

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 12:17:34 +0100

WHATEVER combination of parties end up in the majority on the new council, it is Labour with its nine seats that will be the lead partner in any new coalition. Looking at the numbers, there are essentially two options open to the party.

Many thanks for your votes

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 12:17:34 +0100

THE newly formed Fingal County Council will meet this Friday to elect its first Mayor.