Businesses to pay extra 2% in rates as Cork County Council set to spend a record €516m

Council chief Moira Murrell had asked for an increase of 3% so the reduced hike means the budget is being trimmed by an estimated €1.9m

Cork County Council's record budget is led by investment in roads at nearly €136.5m, with housing coming in second at €120.85m. Picture: Denis Minihane 

Businesses will pay an extra 2% in rates as part of Cork County Council’s budget for 2025 which will see a record expenditure of €516m — up nearly €60m on this year.

Council investment in roads tops the investment list at nearly €136.5m with housing coming in second at €120.85m.