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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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Hospitality businesses have warned they are being hit by increased costs and a drop in sales

Hospitality businesses hit hard by drop in sales & increases in costs

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Industry Research Reveals Very Challenging Operating Environment with 13.5% VAT Rate Taking a Serious Toll on Businesses 77% of hospitality business report a negative outlook for the next 12 months Food sales down 9% on average so far this year Operating costs across the sector up 16% 91% of hospitality businesses report a fall in

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Dublin pubs believe the planned increases to minimum wages and other costs of employment represent "too much, too fast" according to research from the LVA

More than 1 in 3 Dublin pubs plan to reduce their headcount due to Government’s minimum wage increase – LVA

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2025 Minimum Wage increase must be in line with inflation   More than 1 in 3 pubs (36%) across Dublin say they will reduce their headcounts due to the minimum wage increase introduced by the Government. That’s according to a survey undertaken by the Licensed Vintners Association (LVA). A further 21% of pubs in the

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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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LVA and VFI warn increasing VAT rate would damage pub food trade and put jobs at risk

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LVA and VFI call for current 9% VAT rate on food to be protected Any move to increase the hospitality VAT rate could do lasting damage to the growing pub food trade, impacting on pub jobs across the country according to the two groups representing publicans.  The Licensed Vintners Federation (LVA) and the Vintners’ Federation

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