Two local businesswomen have urged the Government to provide supports for the rural hospitality sector in next week's Budget. Those working in the sector have made repeated calls for a reduction in the VAT rate from the current 13.5 percent.
Lecarrow publican Sarah Jane Coffey and Lauren Fleming, who runs a café in Knockcroghery, say support is badly needed. Speaking to Shannonside News, Sarah Jane says all areas of the sector are now struggling:
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Lauren Fleming, who owns Nana Anne's Café, says a VAT reduction would be a huge boost for business owners:
