Cries of 'Pontius Pilate' as Cork County Council imposes rates hike for some businesses

Tense meeting told commercial rates increase necessary to avoid cutting services

Tim Lucey: 'Cork County Council is also a business.' Picture: Brian Lougheed

A tense meeting of Cork County Council saw commercial rates hiked by 3.5% for some businesses as the council sought to avoid cutting services.

Accusations of fiscal irresponsibility were thrown across the chamber as members debated the measures.