{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/67c5d757b48a8f157c1f9076/6889ee3e6bbbf6afc7e99357?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Louth Public Urged to Have Say on Rates on Empty Business Premises - 30/07/2025","description":"<p>Cllr Marianne Butler is urging people in Louth to have their say on commercial rates on empty business premises.</p><p><br></p><p>Cllr Butler explained “that since 2014 vacant commercial premises that can demonstrate that they are for sale or available to rent are only liable for half their commercial rates bill”.</p><p><br></p><p>The rationale for this is to give the owner time to find a new tenant or new owner. The difficulty with the present system, Cllr Butler explained, is that there is no time limit on how many years that this 50% discount applies for.</p><p><br></p><p>The Green Party councillor added, “the present situation is contributing to long term vacancy and in some cases dereliction especially in the likes of Dundalk and Drogheda.</p><p><br></p><p>Councillor Butler joined us on The Agenda this morning to talk to us some more about this. </p><p><br></p><p><br></p>","author_name":"lmfm "}