11 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

11 h. ago Ní rachaidh an gearradh VAT i ngleic le hardú costais eile atá ag caifé beag i gConamara

Cé go bhfuil cuma ar an laghdú cáin go dtacaíodh sé le gnóthaí bia timpeall na tíre, tá sé ráite ag úinéir caifé i gConamara nach mbeidh an t-airgead taisce rómhór toisc go bhfuil costais eile ag ardú.

Politics

13 h. ago Coalition to ‘blow’ €250m on apartments being built, says Sinn Féin’s Eoin Ó Broin

Party housing spokesman rails against budget VAT reduction on accommodation units under construction

Politics

13 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

14 h. ago More than 2,700 Donegal students hit with terrifying message at Roadsafe Roadshow

More than 2,700 students representing every secondary school in Donegal have received a hard-hitting road safety message at the AXA… The post More than 2,700 Donegal students hit with terrifying message at Roadsafe Roadshow appeared first on Donegal Daily.

Events

20 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

20 h. ago Housing Minister: New tax cut on apartments was brought in because developers 'can't break even'

Builders will see VAT on completed apartments drop from 13.5% to 9%.

Politics

35 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

36 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

38 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

38 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

39 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

40 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

40 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

40 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

40 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

41 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

43 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

4 d. ago Workers face higher taxes as government set to cave into hospitality industry lobbying

The measure will cost the state several hundred million euros per year in foregone tax revenue.

Economics

6 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