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THEY FINALLY LISTENED AND THE 25 PERCENT REDUCTION IS HAPPENING!! THIS IS A MASSIVE VICTORY FOR EVERY SINGLE BUSINESS OWNER IN DONEGAL!! WE HAVE THE WIN BUT WE ARE KEEPING A CLOSE EYE ON THE LOCAL AUTHORITIES TO ENSURE EVERY CENT IS SAVED!!

November 23, 2013

Donegal businesses demand 25% reduction in commercial rates.

Donegal businesses demand 25% reduction in commercial rates.

🏆 Won — 124 supporters Verified

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Started by Anonymous 12 years, 11 months ago
Ballybofey and Stranorlor Chamber of Commerce working with the wider Donegal business community are demanding a 25% reduction in commercial rates. Following the recent introduction of the new property tax the time has come now to see a reduction in the commercial rate. Recent comments from Minister Phil Hogan challenging local authorities to reduce their rates and development charges on businesses, should be acted on immediately.

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Reached 100 supporters

November 11, 2013

9 Comments

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McCAFFERTY'S BAR
12 years ago Featured

Commercial rates should be halved in the current climate. It's just another form of taxation and a further expense that businesses cannot afford!

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Hanna Hats of Donegal Ltd
12 years ago Featured

In order to remain a sustainable business going forward to the future we demand a 25% reduction in rates.

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Fergus Brennan
12 years ago Featured

Our Public Sector Authorities need to listen to and fully understand the realities faced by private business owners in the SME sector. The future of our towns and villages depends on full and fair partnership between public and private. Unsustainable and unrealistic commercial rates are a one way ticket to failure for both sides and ultimately our communities.

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Eamonn Sharma
12 years ago Featured

its getting impossible to keep the doors open with these rates. something has to give before the whole street is empty

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Siobhan Kelly
12 years ago Featured

WE NEED A BREAK. plain and simple. the local council is killing us with these costs.

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Padraig Ellis
12 years ago Featured

25% is the bare minimum honestly. business is way down and the rates are just too high for what we are taking in.

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Lydia Carlin
12 years ago

Rates should be reduced in line with the downturn

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Diorite Ireland
12 years ago

my business needs a 50% reduction in commercial rates never mind 25%