Sligo Councillor opposes hospitality sector VAT rate
There are genuine fears that smaller restaurants and hotels in the North West will shut if the 9% VAT rate for the hospitality sector isn’t maintained. Finance Minister Pascal Donohoe is standing firm on a decision to return the VAT rate for hospitality to 13.5% next year. It currently stands…
North West fishermen & farmers being forced out of business by rising fuel costs
The government are being accused this morning of not doing enough to protect two vital industries in the north west. Concerns have been expressed in relation to the future of many farmers and fishermen in the north west due to increasing fuel prices. A reduction in excise…