2 w. ago Restaurant owner: For every €100 in sales, I have to spend €93

Paul Behan of The Lobster Pot writes that restaurants needed the VAT cut in the Budget – and that it’s just one of many expenses hospitality businesses have to juggle.

Economics

2 w. ago Dublin social and affordable housing investment guiding at €71.8m

191-unit Burnell Place apartment scheme for sale with 25-year lease to Tuath Housing Association in place

Economics

3 w. ago Hospitality VAT cut delayed to July due to ‘significant cost’ of policy measure

No ‘sunset clause’ on measure, meaning reduction is a permanent feature of tax code

Events

3 w. ago ‘Argument’ over hospitality VAT rate cut continues to rumble

Sector pushes for lower rate to be bought in before scheduled start date of July next year

Politics

3 w. ago Conamara café owner says VAT cut will barely offset other cost increases he's facing

Although it seems a reduction in VAT for hospitality businesses next year may cut costs, other rising costs such as extra payments for pensions and a rise in the minimum wage almost cancel these out, says a café owner in Conamara.

Politics

3 w. ago Buyers fear VAT cut on apartment sales could be a double whammy

Cut to exit tax for investors welcomed as small first step to reform of taxation on investments but little cheer on childcare

Economics

3 w. ago Minister for Housing says tax cut is because developers 'can't break even' on apartments

Speaking on RTÉ’s Morning Ireland today, Browne defended the Government’s decision to include a VAT cut for property developers who build new apartments.

Politics

4 w. ago 'The Hamburglar is back in town': Why have politicians been talking about McDonald's all day?

The big ticket item on the agenda was the VAT cut for hospitality businesses.

Politics

4 w. ago Cork restaurant owner welcomes 'relief' of VAT cut for hospitality

The reduction from 13.5% to 9% will kick in from July next year.

Politics

4 w. ago Vintners' sharply criticise delay in VAT cut on food services

VFI said that while the decision to cut VAT on food services is welcome, "delaying the change until mid-2026 is unacceptable"

Politics

4 w. ago McBudget: Opposition criticises big companies being included in VAT cut for hospitality sector

The reduced VAT rate for food-led hospitality services and hairdressers will come into effect next July.

Politics

4 w. ago LIVE: Ministers accused of 'shafting workers royally' as opposition slams Budget

The Budget includes a VAT cut for restaurants and a €10 increase to weekly social welfare payments.

Politics

4 w. ago Budget unveiled with national minimum wage to rise and VAT rate for completed apartments cut

Budget 2026 is expected to contain an overall package of €9.4bn

Politics

4 w. ago LIVE: Budget gives VAT cut to restaurants, rises cigarette prices, and promises derelict property tax

Government ministers are delivering the details of Budget 2026 in the Dáil.

Society

4 w. ago B&Bs and hotels to miss out on controversial VAT cut for hospitality sector

The reduced VAT rate for food-led hospitality services and hairdressers will come into effect next July.

Politics

4 w. ago Controversial VAT cut for hospitality sector delayed until next summer

The reduced VAT rate for food-led hospitality services and hairdressers will come into effect next July.

Politics

4 w. ago LIVE: Paschal Donohoe starts delivering what's expected to be most austere Budget in years

A €10 rise in social welfare rates and a cut in the VAT rate for the hospitality are anticipated.

Politics

4 w. ago LIVE: Budget 2026 to include €10 social welfare increase and VAT cut for developers

This year’s budget is being framed as the most austere in years.

Economics