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Government has treated the hospitality sector as an economic afterthought in Budget2025 - LVA

Government treating hospitality sector as an “economic afterthought”

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The Licensed Vintners Association (LVA) has slammed the Government’s treatment of the hospitality sector in Budget 2025, saying it shows they are treating hospitality as an “economic afterthought”. The LVA pointed to the lack of action on VAT9, the lack of reduction in excise duties which remain amongst the highest in Europe and the lack […]

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Irish hospitality facing commercial crisis, new report reveals

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Report Calls into Question Government’s Rationale for 13.5% Hospitality VAT   Hospitality and tourism groups urge Government to split the rate of hospitality VAT Prior to VAT increase, annual taxes from sector were already up at least €585m versus 2018 Commercial model severely damaged by 13.5% VAT and Government-imposed cost increases Hospitality food services facing

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The LVA wants the Government to cut the costs of SEOs to €100 per night in Budget2025, given their inaction on reforming late night licensing legislation

Government must lower late night taxes following inaction on legislation – LVA

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Currently late bars/ nightclubs must pay over €32k per year to serve 2 hours later 3 nights per week LVA calls for SEOs to be reduced to €100 per night   The Licensed Vintners Association (LVA) has called on the Government to lower their taxes on late night venues in the upcoming Budget, following their

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Dublin pubs seeking the restoration of 9% VAT rate for food in upcoming Budget 2025

Almost 1 in 2 Dublin pubs who serve food say VAT increase has led to drop in business

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Association calls for VAT 9% to be restored in the upcoming Budget Almost one in two (48%) Dublin pubs who serve food say the VAT increase has led to a drop in their business, according to new research conducted by the Licensed Vintners Association (LVA). Seven out of 10 food pubs in the capital also

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