Paudie Coffey (Waterford, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Unsurprisingly, some stated that it was an essential source of revenue for their budgets, but the reality for businesses on the ground in the current economic climate means that imposing these rebates might not be suitable. Local councillors in the new local authorities would be best placed to decide on whether a 50% rebate should apply in their areas.