The Finance Minister has confirmed in Budget 2019 that the 9% VAT rate is to increase to 13.5%.
In Donegal in particular, there was concern Paschal Donohoe’s announcement would impact greatly on the hospitality sector with fears the increased VAT rate would have a knock-on effect on prices and employment.
Local hotel manager, Councillor Micheal Naughton says it is a dark day for hoteliers:
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