1 hour 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.

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3 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.

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4 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.

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5 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.

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6 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.

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6 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.

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7 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.

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9 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.

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4 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.

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

Ireland eyes gambling tax increase to offset hospitality VAT cut  Yogonet

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