Flood-hit businesses in Co Cork may be able to claim cut in rates

Cork County Council chief executive Moira Murrell revealed the move during a debate in County Hall on the impacts to businesses of the recent flooding in Bantry, West Cork

Joey O'Driscoll and Regina O'Mahony cleaning up at the Second Hand Shop in Bantry, West Cork, after the most recent flooding, on October 5. Picture: Dan Linehan

Businesses impacted by major infrastructural work may be able to claim a reduction in commercial rates from Cork County Council, under new plans to be introduced in 2026. 

The move was revealed by council chief executive Moira Murrell during a debate in County Hall on the impacts to businesses of repeated flooding in Bantry.