Chambers Ireland has called on the Government to follow suit with the UK Government and offer rates relief to those businesses affected by flood and storm damage.
Speaking this morning, Seán Murphy, Chambers Ireland Deputy Chief Executive, said “Significant numbers of businesses around the country have suffered severe damage due to the recent weather conditions. They need all of the support that the Government can give them to help them get back on their feet and start trading normally again as soon as possible. This includes offering relief on commercial rates. Asking businesses to pay rates, essentially a property tax for business, on a property that is damaged or in need of repair is unjust.”…