7 h. ago Minister supports more funding for comedy as delay in recognising it as an artform criticised

Sinn Féin says the Bill seeks to end the discrimination where stand-up, improv and sketch have been excluded from funding opportunities.

Politics

17 h. ago Lucinda O'Sullivan enjoys the food and service at Roly's Bistro

Lucinda O'Sullivan enjoys the food and service at Roly's Bistro  The Irish Independent

Politics

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

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