Roscommon businesses could see major rates increase next year

Roscommon businesses could be facing a major increase in commercial rates next year. It's understood the management of the council is proposing they rise by between 12 and 15 per cent.

A final decision will be made by councillors at their budget meeting next month. Independent councillor Tom Crosby is a member of the coalition that controls the council - he says no final decision has been made yet.