New figures show that Clare businesses are paying some of the highest rates charges in Ireland.
The Council’s annual rate on valuation is 72.99, a figure which has remained unchanged in recent years.
However, this is lower than only Cork City and County, as well as Kerry.
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Rates levels are decided upon by Councillors, and the issue has been a contentious one in recent years as traders in Ennis and Kilrush see their bills increase following the abolition of Town Councils.
Mayor of Ennis Councillor Ann Norton wants Clare’s TDs to fight for more government funding so that the pressure on businesses can be eased:
