No hike in Cork city rates or parking fees despite €1m reduction in income

There will be no increase in commercial rates or parking charges in Cork City next year despite fears of a €1m reduction in the city’s income.

City councillors finally voted 17 to 14 to adopt the 2016 budget after a lengthy meeting last night even though Sinn Féin identified a potential €762,000 hole in the finances.

Independent Cllrs Kieran McCarthy and Paudie Dineen voted with Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael to ensure the budget was passed.