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Tue 11 Nov 2008Business groups condemn Dublin City Council budget
Groups representing the commercial sector have condemned a move by Dublin City Council (DCC) to increase commercial rates and to cut capital spending as part of its budget for 2009.
Last night, councillors voted by 28 to 22 votes to support the budget. Lord mayor Eibhlin Byrne (FF) had warned of the consequences of voting against the budget, saying it was the best that could be presented in the current economic climate.
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