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'It is going send businesses over the edge' - VAT rate for hospitality sector set to increase

The special VAT rate for hotels, restaurants and pubs is set to be hiked as part of the Budget. The 9% has been in to support the hospitality sector since the pandemic began. Reports suggest that Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe thinks it’s time to...

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16.45 15 Sep 2022

'It is going send businesses over the edge' - VAT rate for hospitality sector set to increase

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16.45 15 Sep 2022

The special VAT rate for hotels, restaurants and pubs is set to be hiked as part of the Budget. The 9% has been in to support the hospitality sector since the pandemic began.

Reports suggest that Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe thinks it’s time to bring things back up to 13.5%.

Elaina Fitzgerald Kane, chairperson of the Irish Tourism Industry Confederation and JP McMahon, chef, author and restaurateur in Galway joined Kieran to discuss...