Mayo County councillors received €894,132 in payments last year. Fine Gael’s Austin Francis O’Malley, who served as Cathaoirleach during the first six months of 2012, received the highest payment at €53,354. Current Cathaoirleach and party colleague Cyril Burke received the second highest amount of payments with €52,564. Councillors racked up conference expenses of €58,262. Ballinrobe-based … Continue reading County Councillors Receive Almost €900,000 in 2012