News - Hospitality
Local chef outlines struggles in business
He's been in business for 18 years but says recent months have been extremely challenging.
May 22, 2026 13:09
Local Minister says Budget recognises international financial uncertainty
Longford-Westmeath TD Robert Troy says it's about protecting Irish jobs.
Oct 7, 2025 17:39
Roscommon Senator calls for renewed discussion on hospitality VAT rate
The sector has consistently called for the VAT rate to be lowered from its current rate of 13.5% over the past 12 months.
May 9, 2025 11:26
Members of Shannonside hospitality sector take part in Dublin rally
Among the demands raised outside the Dáil today were the reduction of the VAT rate to 9% for the hospitality sector.
Oct 15, 2024 17:51
Local hospitality businesses to protest Budget 2025 in Dublin today
Restaurant owners say that they have been badly let down by Government.
Oct 15, 2024 07:37
Local business owners criticise decision to retain hospitality VAT rate
Enterprise Minister Peter Burke, meanwhile, is rejecting claims he's failed the sector.
Oct 2, 2024 15:13
Harkin calls on Government to lower VAT rate for hospitality sector
The government says it’s not opposed to the motion, but all tax measures are subject to Budgetary consideration and EU regulations.
Jun 20, 2024 08:31
Group says lack of taxis is having negative impact on tourism and hospitality sector
They are calling on the Government to acknowledge and address what they say is extreme shortage of taxis in cities, towns and rural areas.
Dec 11, 2023 13:03
Increased VAT rate could force shutdown of many businesses- Sligo Restaurateur
The reduced 9 percent rate for tourism, hospitality and some other services returned to 13.5 percent at midnight.
Sep 1, 2023 12:04
Roscommon hotelier says new VAT rate is a 'step backways'
He's renewing his plea to the Government to retain the current rate.
Feb 20, 2023 13:28
Local publican feels city pub price rises a factor in VAT increase
Trade groups representing publicans, hoteliers and the tourism sector say they’ll lobby the government to retract its decision.
Sep 27, 2022 18:43
Lack of taxis damaging rural night life says local Councillor
Local restaurants and businesses would greatly benefit from access to more taxis says a local Councillor
Jul 6, 2022 13:36
9% hospitality VAT rate to be extended
It is anticipated that extending the 9% rate until the end of year would cost in the region 200 to 250 Million Euro.
May 10, 2022 07:27
Popular Carrick-on-Shannon hotel under new ownership
John and Rosie Dolan have run the hotel for almost 30 years.
Apr 19, 2022 14:17Shannonside Newsletter
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