IHF Donegal branch chair Paul Diver calling for reduction in VAT Rate for B&Bs and hotels
Hotels and guesthouses in Donegal have voiced fresh concerns about tourism performance this year and the challenges facing the sector including Brexit. According to the latest national industry survey from the Irish Hotels Federation (IHF), 57% of hotels have seen a fall in overall business levels compared to this time…
Budget 2019: ‘Short-sighted’ and ‘devastating’ VAT rate increase dominates reaction in the North West
The hike in the VAT rate for the tourism industry is dominating the reaction in the North West to today’s budget. Those working in the sector are furious and say it’s a dark day not only for the hospitality sector but also for rural Ireland in general. Those words by…
Budget 2019: Taoiseach denies reports of cut to Christmas bonus and alludes to more money for rural roads
The Christmas bonus will be paid to social welfare recipients this year. Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has confirmed the payment will go ahead as it has for the past few years. Media reports this morning had suggested the Christmas bonus wouldn’t be paid, but the government has denied that. Meanwhile rural…