We could see the special VAT rate for the hospitality sector scrapped.
The industry has a nine per cent rate, after it was lowered during the recession.
But the Department of Finance thinks it’s ‘done its job’ and needs to be raised to 13.5 per cent again.
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The Irish Times reports that the increase would be worth 500 million Euro.
But the move is expected to be fiercely opposed by hotels and restaurants.
