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Strong opposition to 7pc rates increase in Longford

Nov 24, 2025 13:20
By Eoghan Murphy
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Strong opposition to 7pc rates increase in Longford
Longford County Council

Longford County Council says the increase is needed in 2026 - but councillors will have the final say.

A Fianna Fáil councillor says he's completely against a proposed 7 per cent increase in commercial rates in Longford.

Longford County Council says the increase is needed in 2026 - but councillors will have the final say.

They're holding their annual budget meeting later this afternoon, when a decision will be made.

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Councillor and retailer Martin Monaghan says there should be no increase in rates next year:

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