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Cork Council’s Vacant Property Dilemma | Cork News
Cork City Council has written off over €15 million in commercial rates over four years due to vacant buildings — a policy sparking heated debate. While the 40% vacancy discount aims to prevent dereliction, critics like Green Party councillor Honore Kamegni argue it incentivizes neglect. Finance head John Hallahan defends it, citing business turnover and refurbishments as unavoidable, warning full rates could push owners to abandon properties entirely. Despite reducing the discount from 50% to 40%, write-offs barely dipped — and removing the relief might not solve payment issues or deter…
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