- Restaurants and cafes have closed since VAT hike on hospitality
- VAT rate was reduced during pandemic but returned to original rate last year
- Over 500 restaurants and cafes have closed since then
- Restaurants’ Association of Ireland launched ‘VAT9’ campaign to return rate to 9%
- President Paul Lenehan stated that businesses are suffering due to various economic shocks
- Rising costs have eroded profit margins for restaurants
- VAT is the only cost the Government can control
- Budget 2025 to be held on October 1st
Source: newstalk.com
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