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Senator Says Town Council Abolition Should Lead To Easing Of Rates

A Clare government Senator says it's vital businesses are given a rates reprieve following the abolition of Town Councils.

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80 municipal authorities will be closed down after next month's local elections, including those in Ennis, Shannon, Kilrush and Kilkee.

The move is one of a range of local government reforms, which Environment Minister Phil Hogan says will save the taxpayer over €420 million.

Ennistymon Fine Geal Senator Martin Conway says it's vital these savings are passed onto businesses.

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