Four experts – a builder, an architect, an economist and a policy expert – weigh in on measures contained in Budget 2026 Events
No ‘sunset clause’ on measure, meaning reduction is a permanent feature of tax code Events
Sector pushes for lower rate to be bought in before scheduled start date of July next year Politics
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
The big ticket item on the agenda was the VAT cut for hospitality businesses. Politics
The reduction from 13.5% to 9% will kick in from July next year. Politics
The reduced VAT rate for food-led hospitality services and hairdressers will come into effect next July. Politics
A €10 rise in social welfare rates and a cut in the VAT rate for the hospitality are anticipated. Politics
The cut to the hospitality VAT rate is likely to be one of the most contentious decisions in this year’s Budget. Politics
