THE origins of rating assessment on property dates back to 1826 when Griffiths Primary Valuation Act was passed, allowing for a uniform valuation of all property throughout Ireland and the introduction of payment of rates stems from the Valuation Act (Ireland) 1854.

A LOCAL council is to pump its financial reserves into rejuvenating a town centre in a planned economy-boosting measure.

A LOCAL council which is pressing ahead with plans for a €16 million sports complex has been warned about selling off further assets to pay for the project.