An Ennis-area Councillor who has successfully called for a reduction in rates is confident it will see more jobs created in the county.
From 2016, businesses will be able to avail of a rates rebate of up to 300 euro, in a move which should largely offset the increase in charges being paid by firms in Ennis and Kilrush following the abolition of town councils.
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The move is designed to help small and medium firms in particular, and Fianna Fáil's Tom McNamara is hopeful it will give them certainty to hire more staff.
He's also called on the county's landlords to help kickstar the local retail sector.
