Council backs down on domestic ‘rates’ proposal

MEMBERS of Kerry County Council distanced themselves from a proposal that could have been seen as an attempt to reintroduce domestic rates “through the back door”.

In a submission to a national group looking at ways of funding local government, senior council management included a proposal for an annual €200 levy on households.

However, it was decided to withdraw the levy proposal, which would have provided “quality of life” amenities.