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03/08/2026

Public Views Sought On 2027 Rates Relief For Vacant Properties

Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council has opened a consultation on a proposed scheme to reduce commercial rates on vacant properties in 2027.

The Council is inviting feedback from businesses, property owners, residents and other interested parties on how the measure could affect enterprises, individuals and local authority services.

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Submissions are welcome until 24 August 2026.

Find out more and take part in the consultation at: dlrcoco.citizenspace.com/finance/abatement-relief-rate-2027/.

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03/08/2026

Contracts Signed For Seven New Social Homes In ...

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03/08/2026

Funding Approved For 10-Unit Domestic Violence ...

The Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, James Browne TD, and the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration, Jim O'Callaghan TD, have approved funding for a new domestic violence refuge in Carlow Town. The decision allows Carlow County Council and Amber Womens Refuge CLG to a

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McAvoy Joins Everything Estates Framework

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AJ Power (South Africa) Wins British Lion Large...

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Sligo Town Residents To Benefit From Emmet Plac...

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03/08/2026

Public Views Sought On 2027 Rates Relief For Va...

Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council has opened a consultation on a proposed scheme to reduce commercial rates on vacant properties in 2027. The Council is inviting feedback from businesses, property owners, residents and other interested parties on how the measure could affect enterprises, indivi

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GRAHAM Completes £50m Biscuit Factory Student A...

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Ministers Break Ground On Newbridge Library, Co...

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Minister Browne Welcomes Record First-Half Home...

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£650,000 Resurfacing Set For A55 Belvoir Road, ...

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