9% VAT Rate

Some 79% Of Irish Hoteliers Concerned About Global Economic Outlook

Irish hoteliers ranked rising business costs as the most serious challenge facing their business this year, with early forecasts indicating further increas...

Irish Publicans To Make 9% VAT An Election Issue

The Licensed Vintners Association (LVA) has announced plans to make the restoration of the 9% VAT rate for food an election issue in the run up to the loca...

Senator Endorses Reinstatement Of 9% VAT Rate For Food-Led Businesses

Hospitality businesses should be afforded the benefit of a lower VAT rate on food services, if they are to continue to survive and thrive, two Fine Gael po...

Tolteca To Close Dublin Restaurants

Tolteca, the Mexican food chain, announced last week that it will be closing all of its Dublin restaurants due to 'challenging trading conditions.'

Restaurants Association Of Ireland Makes ‘Urgent’ Appeal

Paul Lenehan, president of the Restaurants Association of Ireland (RAI), has released an "urgent message" to the government encouraging it to do...

The Restaurants Association Of Ireland Warns 'Industry In Crisis'

The Restaurants Association of Ireland (RAI) has issued a statement warning that the industry is 'currently in crisis.'

What Lies Ahead For Irish Tourism In 2024?

Eoghan O’Mara Walsh, CEO of The Irish Tourism Industry Confederation (ITIC), reflects on the challenges the Irish tourism industry faced in the last...

48 Irish Restaurants, Cafes And Food-Led Businesses Closed In November

The Restaurants Association of Ireland (RAI) has claimed that almost 50 restaurants, cafés and other food-led businesses were forced to close in Nov...