Traders to face court action over outstanding rates

CASH-STRAPPED businesses in Kinsale, Co Cork, have been warned they face court action if they fail to cough up their rates after the town council revealed more than €1.8 million remains outstanding.

A reported 60% of rates owed to Kinsale Town Council have still not been paid, it has emerged, prompting council chiefs to respond by issuing six-day notices to traders in arrears in the harbour town.

The council yesterday confirmed €1.825m in rates remain uncollected. That figure comprises €1.1m owed for this year, with the remaining monies accounting for arrears from last year.