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Support our newspapers – drop the VAT rate to 0% - Harkin

TD Marian Harkin has called on the government to follow the example of many EU countries and introduce a 0% VAT rate on newspapers in budget 2023. “We all know that newspapers, particularly local newspapers have been struggling for quite a number of ...

16 Sept 2022 at 12:30

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South Donegal TD calls on government to retain the 9% tourism VAT rate

South Donegal Independent TD Marian Harkin has said that the 9% tourism VAT rate must be maintained "as it is especially important for the sustainability of the hospitality sector along the border”. She said: “The complete failure in the recent ...

29 Sept 2022 at 16:04

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BE READY! Revenue reminds consumers of upcoming VAT rule changes for goods bought from non-EU countries

It may come as a major shock to most Donegal shoppers but Revenue have reminded online shoppers that from July 1, 2021, new VAT rules will come into effect for goods arriving into Ireland from non-European Union (EU) countries. From July 1, ...

31 May 2021 at 15:45

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"Increasing tourism VAT rate would be criminal" - Cllr Micheál Naughton

A Donegal hotelier and councillor has called on the government not to raise the VAT rate for the tourism industry. The rate had been reduced from 13.5% to 9% to help counteract the devastating impact of Covid-19 on the hospitality trade. ...

28 Dec 2022 at 10:34

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Taoiseach claims energy VAT cut will ‘more than make up for carbon tax’

A plan to temporarily cut the VAT rate on energy will “more than make up for” the planned carbon tax, Taoiseach Micheal Martin has said. The Taoiseach, Tanaiste Leo Varadkar and Green Party leader Eamon Ryan discussed on Monday a number ...

12 Apr 2022 at 15:38

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Restaurant Association says 9% VAT rate created 2,349 new jobs in Donegal

A recent report published by the Restaurant Association of Ireland (RAI) has revealed that 2,349 new jobs in the accommodation and food services sector have been created in County Donegal since the introduction of the reduced VAT rate ...

15 Aug 2018 at 09:36

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'Greater certainty' as 9% tourism VAT rate extended say Donegal hoteliers

One of Donegal's best known hoteliers has welcomed the extension of the 9% tourism VAT rate as well as the reform of the energy support scheme for businesses, by government. Chair of the Donegal Irish Hotels Federation (IHF) Branch ...

21 Feb 2023 at 14:20

Local News

'Missed opportunities to manage supports for rising energy costs by government'

The Government failure to intervene in the face of rising energy costs has left people struggling financially, a Donegal TD has said. Deputy Thomas Pringle (Independent) said: “Everyone seems to be surprised by the announcement of ...

18 Mar 2022 at 12:06

National News

Government to consider extending cost-of-living support measures beyond February

The Taoiseach has raised the prospect of extending some cost-of-living and business support measures that are due to expire at the end of February. Leo Varadkar said he wanted to avoid a “cliff edge” in two months’ time. As it ...

01 Jan 2023 at 00:01

Reduced VAT rate for hospitality set to continue

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Reduced VAT rate for hospitality set to be extended

The lower VAT rate for the hospitality sector “will be brought back up” but in a way that “doesn’t adversely hit the industry”, Minister for Transport Eamon Ryan said. The hospitality sector has a VAT rate of 9%, which is due ...

10 May 2022 at 12:24

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Donegal hotels facing an uncertain economic environment in 2023

Donegal hotel and guesthouse owners believe they are now at a crucial juncture as their industry grapples with economic slowdowns in key overseas markets, escalating business costs and the impact of inflation on ...

19 Jan 2023 at 11:56

National News

Haircut costs ‘will increase’ if special hospitality VAT rate given the chop

Hairdressers have warned that if the Government gives the reduced tourism VAT rate the chop, then costs will be passed onto customers. The Irish Hairdressers Federation (IHF) is calling for the Government to ...

31 Jan 2023 at 13:29

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