Waterford council criticised for high arrears

Waterford City and County Council has been criticised by the Local Government Audit Service (LGAS) over its finances including its high level of arrears on rates, rents, and housing loans.

A statutory annual report on the council’s finances by the local government financial watchdog revealed 211 council tenants have amassed arrears of €900,000 — an average of almost €4,300 each.