Notice of Consideration of a Scheme for the Waiver of Rates

Kilkenny County Council will consider a scheme providing for the waiver of rates applying in the 2026 local financial year

NOTICE OF CONSIDERATION OF A SCHEME FOR THE WAIVER OF RATES


Section 15 of the Local Government Rates and Other Matters Act 2019, makes specific provision that elected members of a local authority may make a scheme providing for the waiver of rates, and that such a scheme shall be approved at a local authority meeting.

Kilkenny County Council will consider a scheme providing for the waiver of rates applying in the 2026 local financial year.

Kilkenny County Council welcomes written submissions from the public on this matter specifically covering the potential effects of a scheme providing for the waiver of rates on businesses, individuals and on local authority services.

Submissions must be received by 31st July 2025 and be sent to Rates Waiver Scheme, Finance Dept, County Hall, John St., Kilkenny or financegroup@kilkennycoco.ie.

Mr. Tim Butler,

Deputy Chief Executive

Dated: 2nd July 2025

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