A Donegal Deputy has told the Dail that the hospitality industry is ‘drowning’.
It comes as there are further calls for a reduction in the VAT rate from 13.5% to 9% on food sales.
It follows a large protest outside Leinster House by hospitality groups yesterday – which included restaurant and pub owners.
During a motion on reducing the VAT rate Deputy Thomas Pringle says businesses have face increased costs across the board:
