John Deasy (Waterford, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

The Minister has answered the question. Clarity was required on the issue and the Minister has provided it. He has made it clear what will happen in the case of Dungarvan or any town council. This is a also big issue in Cork and throughout the country. Because of local government reform, the abolition of town councils and the amalgamation of various local authorities, the rumour mill has led to suggestions that the commercial rates of businesses will increase because of the local government reform initiative. The Minister has made it very clear that will not be the case and that the reform initiative will not lead to a commercial rates hike. That is good news. I appreciate the Minister’s response.

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