Above And Beyond
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:
Tusla Asked To Review Closed Child Cases As Minister Seeks Assurances That There Are No Similar Incidents
It comes as Gardaí examine an area of open land near Donabate for the second day, as part of the search for the seven-year-old, who is presumed dead.
ISPCC Appeals For Volunteers Amid Spike In Calls From Children Struggling With Loneliness
The service is appealing for volunteers at units across the country.
Large Group Of FF TDs Criticise Education Minister Over Handling Of Strike Action By School Staff
Helen McEntee is being accused of being hands off, and the Government TDs want her to outline the steps being taken to end the dispute.
Garda Commissioner Considers The Use Of Tasers By Frontline Gardaí
Fromer GAA Manager Jim Gavin And MEP Billy Kelleher Battle To Become FF's Presidential Candidate
Kildare North Fianna Fail TD James Lawless said competition "is good".
Local School Profile: What Happens When The People Who Keep Schools Running Go On Strike
Up to 30 calls a day are going unanswered, payroll has been delayed, and recruitment for a bus escort is on hold due to Garda vetting processing delays.
Kildare TD Martin Heydon To Lead Fine Gael’s Presidential Campaign For Heather Humphreys
The move was confirmed by Tánaiste and party leader Simon Harris.
Tusla Says Contact With Missing Dublin Boy Ended In 2020 As Search Resumes
The child is presumed dead by Gardaí.
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