- Department of Finance rejects return to 9% VAT rate for hospitality
- Tax Strategy Group says move would be too costly and unjustified
- Tourism and hospitality sector had been lobbying for rate reinstatement
- Estimated cost of temporary VAT reduction would be €764 million for full year
- Department says evidence does not support fiscal transfer to sector
- Real disposable income recovery will support demand for contact-intensive services
Source: irishtimes.com
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