Decision On Local Property Tax Rate To Be Made Today

A decision will be made today on whether to vary the rate of property tax paid by Clare homeowners next year.

Clare County Council was one of a number of local authorities to be given the option of reducing the charge by 15% last year due to the level of property tax income here.

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Councils have to notify the Revenue Commissioners by Wednesday if they wish to retain the cut.

At a meeting of Clare County Council this afternoon, local representatives will vote on whether to vary the rate but Cathaoirleach, Councillor James Breen thinks the reduction should remain in place.