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Restaurants Association says lower VAT rate must be restored

Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe previously said the full year cost of implementing the rate would be up to a billion euro.

Aug 21, 2025 13:23

Minister promises major rural regeneration support across Shannonside region

It comes as the Government is set to publish a review of its National Development Plan this coming week.

Jul 19, 2025 11:11

Local businesswomen call for hospitality supports in Budget 2025

Those working in the sector have made repeated calls for a reduction in the VAT rate from the current 13.5%.

Sep 25, 2024 13:15

Longford hotel spending increase highest in the country

Meanwhile, spending in pubs in Co Leitrim last month increased by 20% which was also the highest in the country.

Jun 14, 2024 08:43

Leitrim restaurant owner hopes late Christmas parties will boost hospitality sector

With the easing of restrictions, the hospitality sector can return to normal trading hours.

Jan 22, 2022 10:25

Local cafe owner fears impact of new health guidelines

The new guidelines come into effect from midnight on Thursday.

Nov 17, 2021 17:38

Hospitality sector can reopen if vaccinated customers are screened, according to Tánaiste

Two million people have been fully vaccinated against Covid-19 in Ireland, according to the Taoiseach.

Jul 8, 2021 09:26

Taoiseach confirms indoor drinking & dining not to reopen until mid July

Tanaiste Leo Vardakar says they were given stark warnings from NPHET about what may happen if the government went ahead with its original reopening plans.

Jun 29, 2021 13:48

Postponing indoor dining could have a catastrophic impact on businesses

It was hoped that July 5th would see indoor dining resume in Ireland

Jun 27, 2021 10:11

Hospitality sector reopens today across the country

Businesses across the Shannonside region have been preparing to reopen for the first time this year.

Jun 7, 2021 08:27

Hopes are high that the roll out of a vaccine programme will benefit the hospitality sector.

Hopes are high that the roll out of a vaccine programme in the New Year will have a significant impact on the hospitality sector. That'

Dec 28, 2020 12:30

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