City manager rules out bin charges refund

CORK’S city manager has ruled out refunding just over €2 million to thousands of customers despite a landmark legal ruling on bin charges.

Cork city council lost a legal challenge late last year after a businessman took it to court after its bin collection arrangements were changed after he had paid his fee.

Douglas-based John McCarthy paid €260 for a weekly bin collection service and availed of a €30 discount for paying early.