Sligo restaurateur claims the government have turned their backs on hospitality sector
A Sligo restaurateur says the recent budget provides ample evidence that the current government are not interested in supporting one of the North West’s most important industries. Anthony Gray made the comments after the government ended the special 9 per cent VAT rate that benefited hospitality sector. Many…
Donegal Hotelier claims Taoiseach’s comments on VAT reduction offers little hope to struggling hospitality businesses
There’s major disappointment across the North West following comments made by the Taoiseach over the hospitality VAT rate. At Fine Gaels think-in on Friday, Leo Varadkar seemed to rule out a return of the 9% VAT rate for the sector. The comments have come as a major blow…
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 Councillor calls for antigen test VAT charge reversal
A Sligo councillor has called on the Government to reverse or defer the VAT charge on antigen test kits. The 23% VAT charge, which was introduced on January 1st, 2023, comes as senior medical advisors say that the health service is under the “most pressure ever”. The removal of the…
Donegal TD calls surplus money to be used to address housing & health crisis
The Sinn Féin Finance spokesperson is calling on the government to invest the surplus intake on income tax, VAT and Cinto addressing the current health and housing crisis that are impacting the country. Deputy Pearse Doherty has made the calls after the government collected around 100 billion euro in…
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…
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…