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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
Rooskey businesswoman says hospitality VAT rate decrease would save jobs
Minister for Public Expenditure Paschal Donohoe confirmed last week the Government has no plans to reduce the current rate of 13.5 per cent to 9 per cent.
Aug 12, 2024 13:42
Castlerea coffee shop becomes latest outlet to announce closure
The Grind in Castlerea says its last trading day will be this Saturday.
May 9, 2024 07:21
Summer wave of Covid is impacting businesses like restaurants
Employees getting Covid can lead to the closure of a small business for a couple of days.
Jul 3, 2022 08:54
One in four businesses won't reopen for indoor dining tomorrow
All premises must close by 11.30pm.
Jul 25, 2021 11:46
Roscommon restaurant will not reopen for indoor dining this week
Old Stone House Restaurant had planned to reopen for indoor dining this week.
Jul 9, 2021 13:32
Leo Varadkar says delay to opening of indoor dining is "not inevitable"
Ministers are awaiting a series of advice before making a decision on the July 5th re-opening.
Jun 28, 2021 13:05
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
Calls for clarity on legality of serving alcohol at outdoor seating areas
Gardai say drinking alcohol in temporary outdoor locations isn't allowed if they don't have a license
Jun 21, 2021 08:48
New guidelines for hospitality sector to be unveiled today
It’s expected that tables will have to be one metre apart for both indoor and outdoor dining.
May 25, 2021 07:39Shannonside Newsletter
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