Leitrim Councillor hits out at decision to raise commercial rates by 5%

A Leitrim Councillor has hit out at the decision to increase commercial rates by 5% in the county. It was decided on Monday by councillors at a Leitrim County Council meeting to increase the rates next year.

Council officials stated at the meeting that should the 5% increase be refused, then a number of high profile projects would be shelved due to lack of funding. Independent Cllr and General Election Candidate in Sligo-Leitrim, Des Guckian, believes the move will affect local businesses:

Cllr Guckian was also critical of the coalition that controls the council: