Council will reverse funding cuts if household tax targets are met

Reversing cuts to libraries and community groups will be a priority if certain household tax compliance targets are met, Cork’s city manager has said.

Tim Lucey made his comments after Phil Hogan, the environment minister, told council managers that funding cuts could be minimised if local authorities collect a certain level of household tax over the coming weeks.

In a circular, Mr Hogan said the final quarterly instalment of the reduced general purpose grant (GPC) will feature a cut reflecting household charge compliance rates in each local authority area.