Clare County Council are being urged to reduce rates being paid by tourist providers particularly in West Clare
The call comes amid a reduction in tourism numbers across the county in light of the recession.
The local authority say that they recognise the difficulties being experienced by commercial businesses and have a variety of payment options for those who are finding it hard.
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Cooraclare Fianna Fail Councillor Bill Chambers, who raised the issue with the Council, says that he’s disappointed that businesses have to pay rates for a full year when the tourist season is so short.
