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Almost three-quarters of non-Dublin pubs say they have recovered from pandemic

Almost three-quarters of publicans outside Dublin say turnover is now similar or greater than before the Covid-19 pandemic, with many expected to upgrade their pubs in the coming year. A new survey shows the vast majority are confident about the ...

14 May 2023 at 11:00

National News

O’Brien ‘not looking for’ construction sector VAT reduction

Housing minister Darragh O’Brien has appeared to rule out a reduction of the VAT rate for residential construction. A reduced VAT rate of 13.5% currently applies to construction but a recent review of the Tax Strategy Group (TSG) examined the ...

19 Jul 2023 at 19:59

National News

Wetherspoons dropping food and drink prices for a day to highlight tax burden

Wetherspoons pubs are cutting the prices of all food and drinks for one day this week in a bid to highlight the tax burden on the hospitality industry. The chain will reduce prices by 7.5% in pubs across the UK and Ireland on Thursday ...

04 Sept 2023 at 12:22

National News

‘The riots were the final nail’: Dublin restaurant owner on business challenges

A Dublin cafe owner has spoken about the challenges of high electricity bills, an increased VAT rate and rising staff costs – adding that the Dublin riots in November were “the final nail in the coffin”. Will Monaghan, owner of the ...

21 Jan 2024 at 18:46

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Donegal hotels facing an uncertain economic environment in 2023

Donegal hotel and guesthouse owners believe they are now at a crucial juncture as their industry grapples with economic slowdowns in key overseas markets, escalating business costs and the impact of inflation on discretionary ...

20 Jan 2023 at 11:56

National News

Latest figures show 5.5% rise in tax revenue in first two months of year

There has been a rise in the State’s tax revenue amounting to 12 billion euro in the first two months of the year, an increase of 5.5% compared to the same time frame last year, figures from the Department of Finance have ...

05 Mar 2024 at 17:58

National News

Irish hairdressers call on govt to scrap 'unjust' plan to raise VAT rate

Irish hairdressers are calling on the government to scrap an "unjust" plan to raise VAT in the hairdressing sector. A nationwide campaign was launched today (Tuesday January 31) by the Irish Hairdressers Federation in a ...

31 Jan 2023 at 12:18

National News

Haircut costs ‘will increase’ if special hospitality VAT rate given the chop

Hairdressers have warned that if the Government gives the reduced tourism VAT rate the chop, then costs will be passed onto customers. The Irish Hairdressers Federation (IHF) is calling for the Government to retain the ...

31 Jan 2023 at 13:29

National News

Give us a chance to sort out housing and deliver 9% VAT rate, McDonald says

Sinn Fein leader Mary Lou McDonald has appealed to the public to “give us a chance” to fix housing and reduce the VAT rate for hospitality. The party said that if there is a Sinn Fein-led government, they will reduce ...

15 Nov 2024 at 16:28

National News

Heads up homeowners - Households set for cash boost as energy credit calls considered for Budget

Households are set for a potential €150 cash boost as the Government considers extending the reduced nine per cent VAT rate on energy bills in the 2025 budget, Finance Minister Jack Chambers has indicated. With less ...

14 Aug 2024 at 13:24

National News

Cork restaurant owner welcomes ‘relief’ of VAT cut for hospitality

A Cork restaurant owner has said it is a “relief” to see a reduction in VAT for the hospitality industry in Budget 2026. The VAT rate is being reduced from 13.5% to 9% after a long campaign by cafes, restaurants ...

07 Oct 2025 at 17:03

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