Fine Gael Has Committed To A Permanent Cut In The VAT Rate For Hospitality Businesses

More from National News

• New '999-Style' Number Proposed For Non-Urgent Medical Calls

  Audio

  The Health Information and Quality Authority has launched a public consultation to gather opinions.

• Sallins Bus Driver Tom Cross Urges End To Cut Off Age Of 70 For School Bus Drivers

  Audio

  He said it doesn't make sense that a bus driver could bring children anywhere in the country on a private bus but not to a school.

• Public Consultation To Begin For Major Solar Farm On Kildare-Laois Border

  The company said the site was chosen for its proximity to the national grid and the new EirGrid Bracklone 110kV substation.

• Premium Pressure Mounts: Irish Drivers Braced For More Car Insurance Price Hikes

  Audio

  The Alliance for Insurance Reform is urging a public debate on a proposed 17 per cent hike in personal injury awards.

• Intel Shareholders Approve $42M Stock Plan For New CEO As Workers Await Layoff News At Leixlip Plant

  Meanwhile, workers at Intel's Leixlip plant could have to wait until July to learn if their jobs will be impacted by the company's reduction of its global workforce.

• Kildare-Wicklow Education Board Official Pleads Guilty To Possessing Child Abuse Material

  The offence involved one video and three images between January 22 and April 23, 2023.

• Israel's Blockade Of Aid Into Gaza Described As "Sickening" By Tanaiste

  The Israeli Prime Minister has warned everyone there to move for what he says is 'their own protection'.

• Armagh All-Ireland Winner Aidan Nugent Appears In Court Accused Of Sexual Assault

  It relates to an incident involving a woman on November 17th 2024, during an Armagh GAA trip to Miami following the team’s All-Ireland win.