Majority of businesses won't be affected by 4% rates increase in Longford

Commercial rates will increase by 4% in Co Longford next year. The full increase won't apply to over 80% of ratepayers, because of the Small Business Support Scheme. The council wanted to increase rates by 7%.

However, a 4% increase was agreed at yesterday's annual Budget meeting. Fianna Fáil Councillor Seamus Butler explained why they took that decision:

Cllr Butler says alot of businesses won't be affected by the full 4% increase: