Sligo Restaurant owner describes increased VAT rate as ‘another blow’
A Sligo Restaurant owner has described the decision to increase the 9 per cent VAT rate as another major blow for business that are looking to recover from a summer where tourist figures were down. The Restaurant Association of Ireland says the move by the Government will result in…
Sligo restaurateur warns that VAT increases will be passed on to consumers
The decision to revert the VAT rate for the hospitality sector back to 13.5% will see consumers taking a massive hit across the region. That’s the view of Sligo restaurateur Anthony Gray, who was speaking ahead of the final decision on the VAT rate being made. Hoteliers and…
Local TD says increasing VAT hospitality rate will drive business north of the border
A Sligo Leitrim TD has rowed in behind calls for the VAT rate in the hospitality sector to remain at 9% describing it as a crucial intervention for the North West. As part of the Budget, the VAT rate for the sector is to revert to 13.5%. Speaking…
Sligo man immortalised in the Big Apple
A Sligo pub owner who made his name in America has been immortalised in the Big Apple. Tubbercurry-born Jimmy Neary has had a street in New York City named after him in a touching tribute to the man who moved to the city in pursuit of the American dream. Jimmy…
Donegal Hotelier rejects claims that the sector is guilty of exploitation of staff
A Local Hotelier has rejected claims that Tourism and hospitality staff are being exploited and mistreated. The Irish Congress of Trade Unions says the sector is characterised by low wages and breaches of company law. Donegal councillor Michael Naughton is General Manager at Clanree Hotel in Letterkenny. He believes…
Donegal hotelier issues warning over imminent VAT hike
There’s a warning that a new found momentum in the North West hospitality industry could be thrown into jeopardy should the Government increase VAT rates in September. The comments were made by Chairman of the Donegal branch of the Irish Hotels Federation Paul Diver who is also the owner…
Labour shortage is crippling Hospitality and Tourism
A Donegal County Councillor and Hotel Manager is warning of serious challenges facing the Tourism and Hospitality sectors in relation to attracting staff to work in the sector. There are currently an estimated 40 thousand vacancies across the tourism sector. New Fáilte Ireland research reveals many businesses have cut…