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The Government doesn't plan to extend the reduced rate of 9% beyond the end of August.
The Irish Tourism Industry Confederation says a hospitality VAT rate of 13.5% will be "damaging".
It fears the increase will hit regional Ireland hard and could lead to business closures nationwide.
The Government doesn't plan to extend the reduced rate of 9 percent beyond the end of August.
Eoghan O'Mara Walsh - CEO of the ITIC - says businesses will struggle to deal with the increase:
Jury In Triple Murder Trial Of Louth Family Sent Home
Robert O'Connor has pleaded not guilty to the three murders of his family members
Appointment Cancellations Expected As Strikes To Take Place Next Week
The HSE says emergency departments will remain open and urgent cancer treatment and dialysis appointments will still go ahead
Families Face Delays Arranging Funerals Amid Pressure On Post-Mortem Services
It's due to a shortage of pathologists and mortuary staff
Media Minister Says Meeting With RTÉ Was "Positive" Amid €20M Funding Cut
RTÉ had rejected the assertion it is not completing the required reforms quickly enough
Man (51) Accused Of Healy-Rae Assault Granted High Court Bail
The assault occurred on 16 September on Cork Street, Dublin 8
Nurses At Naas And Nine Other Hospitals Set To Protest Over Pay
Lunchtime pickets will be in place as the dispute over public sector pay ramps up.
Minister Lawless Announces €34M Student Support Package For Budget 2027
The new measures aim to reduce the cost of college for students
Kildare Minister Says Budget 2027 Will Support Those "Who Are Vulnerable"
The €8.5 billion package was announced in the Dáil by the Finance and Public Expenditure Minister
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