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Shop Owners Ask Councils To Freeze Business Rates Next Year

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Shop Owners Ask Councils To Freeze Business Rates Next Year

RGDATA wants a national freeze on commercial rates as councils such as Cork City plan a 7% rise for 2027.

  • RGDATA has written to councils and the housing minister asking for a freeze on commercial rates.
  • Cork City Council votes on 23 November on a budget that includes a 7% rise in rates.
  • The group speaks for 3,000 independent food and convenience shops.
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