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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
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
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
Cost of living crisis to worsen as new wave of price rises are on the way
From midnight excise duty on fuel will rise again, adding around 7 cent to a litre of petrol, and 5 cent to diesel.
Aug 31, 2023 14:26
Longford Vintners Federation Chairman calls for supports for local pubs
The Vintners Federation of Ireland is calling for more supports for rural pubs.
May 15, 2023 17:17
Roscommon solar panel provider welcomes plan to scrap installation VAT
David Doherty of Switch2Solar in Ballinlough says this has made solar power more affordable and within people's budgets.
Apr 3, 2023 17:24
Haulage supports must be extended to Coach sector argues local operator
Aidan Geraghty from Geraghty Coaches is warning local companies will be forced to drop local transport and school routes if not helped.
Feb 25, 2023 13:11
Leitrim hotel manager says VAT reduction extension will help local sector
He believes the VAT reduction extension will help the local sector
Feb 21, 2023 17:50
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
Greens to block introduction of 4th energy credit over summer
Working families are among the groups set to be supported through additional cost of living supports.
Feb 16, 2023 09:10
Hotels concerned over economic outlook as bookings fall
A new report has been published today.
Nov 28, 2022 08:19
Roscommon hotelier calls for reversal of VAT rate increase
The rate is set to rise again in Spring of next year.
Sep 28, 2022 07:43
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
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.
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