with Hannah Kelly
The VAT rate could hike to 13.5%
There's a call on Government to consider the implications a higher VAT would have on the smaller elements of hospitality.
The Cabinet is due to meet on Tuesday to announce whether to hike the tourism VAT rate to 13.5%.
The current rate stands at 9%.
Fota Island Resort General Manager John O'Flynn says an extra tourism VAT rate isn't necessary:
€6m Legal Bill Adds To Rising Costs At National Children’s Hospital
The hospital is already set to be the most expensive health infrastructure project in the history of the State, which is being managed by Kill-based contractor BAM.
Horse Believed To Have Been Driven At Gardaí During Citywest Riots Found Collapsed And Injured
Gardaí in Tallaght called the Moyvalley-based rescue organisation earlier today after the animal was discovered on the ground, unable to stand and suspected of suffering from colic.
Man Appears In Court Over Alleged Assault On Woman Campaigning Alongside Sinn Féin Leader Mary Lou McDonald
The alleged incident happened in the north inner city.
Speculation Grows Over Micheál Martin's Future As Fianna Fáil Leader
Party members call for change after this weekend's presidential election campaign.
Higher Fuel Bills This Month As Petrol And Diesel Prices Edge Up Again
The latest AA Ireland survey shows petrol rising by two cent to 1.72 a litre,
Man (20s) Seriously Injured During Alleged Assault In Kildare Town Was Found Unresponsive At 3.15 This Morning
He remains in a serious condition.
Tóibín: “ Extreme” Views Highlighted In Secret WhatsApp Groups Will Not Be Tolerated, As He Points To Diversity In Aontú
Ógra Aontú leader John Bryan, 21, who served as the party’s representative in the Clane LEA in Derrinturn, was expelled following an internal investigation into two alleged secret WhatsApp groups among senior youth figures.
Gardaí Investigate Alleged Attack In Kildare Town
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