Dropping the VAT rate is a lifeline for restaurants and bars that serve food.
The Vintners Federation of Ireland is welcoming cutting the rate from 13 point 5 per cent to 9 per cent on July 1st.
It says it's needed to help bars that serve food, that are struggling from the costs Government has put on them.
Vintners Federation of Ireland CEO Pat Crotty says costs have soared so the VAT cut will help:
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