5 h. 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

7 h. 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

15 h. 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

29 h. 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

30 h. 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

32 h. 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

32 h. 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

33 h. 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

34 h. 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

34 h. 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

34 h. 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

34 h. 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

35 h. 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

37 h. 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

5 d. ago Delis likely to be included in Budget VAT cut — but don't expect cheaper chicken fillet rolls

The cut to the hospitality VAT rate is likely to be one of the most contentious decisions in this year’s Budget.

Politics

9 d. ago Historic Twin Towns building for sale with planning permission for apartments 

Main pic: The former ‘Arcade’ building (Clobber) on Ballbofey’s Main Street. An historic Twin Towns building with planning permission for… The post Historic Twin Towns building for sale with planning permission for apartments  appeared first on Donegal Daily.

Events

4 w. ago Ireland eyes gambling tax increase to offset hospitality VAT cut

Ireland eyes gambling tax increase to offset hospitality VAT cut  Yogonet

Politics

last month Budget 2026: Inheritance tax, no VAT cut for hotels and a childcare action plan

Harris says government has ‘no intention’ of extending VAT rate cut to hoteliers.

Society