Councillors fear losing money-generating areas

Cork county councillors are concerned that losing major revenue-generating areas as part of the proposed city boundary extension will leave them short of money to provide services, especially in peripheral areas.

It’s estimated that if the Mackinnon report is implemented in full, it will leave the council short €50m a year in lost rates and local property tax (LPT).

There is a mechanism for compensation from the city council for this loss, but county councillors are concerned that City Hall would not be able to pay it and also properly service the areas it has taken over.