Cork start-ups in line for rate rebate under plan

Start-up businesses planning to take over vacant premises in Co Cork could benefit from a proposal to receive rate rebates over a three-year period.

Cork County Council is to examine a proposal to consider a sliding scale rebate on rates to encourage fledgling businesses to develop, by taking over unused buildings in towns and villages and create much-needed employment.

Cllr Sinead Sheppard (FG) won cross-party support for her motion to offer start-up businesses the chance to secure a rebate.