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Peter Burke expects VAT reduction as part of plan to support tourism

Peter Burke expects VAT reduction as part of plan to support tourism

Mon, 25 Aug, 2025

The Irish hospitality industry has long called for its VAT rate to be slashed from 13.5 per cent to 9 per cent.
Minister defends plans to cut VAT for hospitality sector 'to keep it sustainable'

Minister defends plans to cut VAT for hospitality sector 'to keep it sustainable'

Wed, 23 Jul, 2025

Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment Peter Burke has been defending plans to cut VAT for the hospitality sector
Majority of tourism businesses 'seriously concerned' about impact of Trump policies

Majority of tourism businesses 'seriously concerned' about impact of Trump policies

Tue, 24 Jun, 2025

The survey commissioned by the national tourism development authority found that 51 per cent of businesses have recorded a fall in income so far in 2025 with 23 per cent saying revenue is largely unchanged.
What's in the new programme for government? The key points

What's in the new programme for government? The key points

Thu, 16 Jan, 2025

Here are some of the key details of their policy programme.
Give us a chance to sort out housing and deliver 9% VAT rate, McDonald says

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

Fri, 15 Nov, 2024

The Sinn Fein leader said an appetite for change ‘is very real and very live’.
Gym owners 'baffled' at Fine Gael proposal to increase VAT on memberships

Gym owners 'baffled' at Fine Gael proposal to increase VAT on memberships

Mon, 11 Nov, 2024

Gym owners pointed out that physical activity is one of "the most effective ways to reduce the burden on the HSE"
Harris promises cost-of-living pledges after energy bill concerns

Harris promises cost-of-living pledges after energy bill concerns

Sun, 10 Nov, 2024

Hospitality VAT has emerged as one of the first key election rows after Fine Gael vowed to cut rates for food-related businesses to 11 per cent.
Oat flat whites and almond lattes spared from VAT increase

Oat flat whites and almond lattes spared from VAT increase

Tue, 15 Oct, 2024

Concern had been raised that VAT on plant-based milk alternatives would increase from 0 per cent to 23 per cent under new measures in the Finance Bill.
Budget 2025 is a 'disaster' for the pub sector - VFI

Budget 2025 is a 'disaster' for the pub sector - VFI

Tue, 01 Oct, 2024

The VFI is sounding the alarm that "insufficient measures" will push many pubs to the breaking point.
Retired farmer must pay 'off the scale' €364,500 tax bill after losing battle with Revenue

Retired farmer must pay 'off the scale' €364,500 tax bill after losing battle with Revenue

Wed, 11 Sep, 2024

Across 2013, 2014 and 2015, the farmer declared a combined income of €493,443 but the TAC found that lodgements to his accounts during that time totalled €1.99 million. 
Almost 600 restaurants and cafés were forced to close in the last year

Almost 600 restaurants and cafés were forced to close in the last year

Thu, 08 Aug, 2024

Since last September, 577 have been “forced to close their doors for good” since the rise in the VAT rate from nine to 13.5 per cent, according to the Restaurants Association of Ireland.
Hairdressers call for restoration of 9% VAT rate

Hairdressers call for restoration of 9% VAT rate

Wed, 24 Jul, 2024

The IHF has called on Minister for Finance Jack Chambers "to act now and safeguard the future of the hairdressing industry"
Half of food-serving Dublin pubs say VAT increase has hurt business

Half of food-serving Dublin pubs say VAT increase has hurt business

Tue, 16 Jul, 2024

Seven out of 10 food pubs in the capital also say the VAT increase has made them less likely to hire new staff
IT consultant who failed to pay €180,000 in VAT jailed after suspended sentence deemed too lenient

IT consultant who failed to pay €180,000 in VAT jailed after suspended sentence deemed too lenient

Tue, 11 Jun, 2024

Clive Gargan (48) was charged with 84 VAT-related offences
Tax receipts lower than expected in first quarter due to corporation tax slump

Tax receipts lower than expected in first quarter due to corporation tax slump

Thu, 04 Apr, 2024

Minister for Finance Michael McGrath said this reflected a timing issue that "will almost certainly be made up" later this year
Latest figures show 5.5% rise in tax revenue in first two months of year

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

Tue, 05 Mar, 2024

The growth was largely driven by a growth in income tax, VAT and excise duties.
Tax revenues post annual growth of 5% in January

Tax revenues post annual growth of 5% in January

Tue, 06 Feb, 2024

Income tax was up 2.9 per cent from January 2023
‘The riots were the final nail’: Dublin restaurant owner on business challenges

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

Sun, 21 Jan, 2024

Will Monaghan said that footfall has not recovered since the Dublin riots broke out near where his One Society cafe is located.

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