A host of Clare election candidates have given their backing for an overhaul of how rates are levied in this country.
A discussion on the commercial charge has formed part of a Business Forum Debate, organised by Ennis Chamber in conjunction with Clare FM and The Clare Champion.
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Businesspeople in the town have been angered in recent months by the Council's decision to increase rates charges in 2016, and also say its link with the size of a company's property is unfair.
Fine Gael's Pat Breen has described rates charges are a real issue for small businesses.
