tourism
Idea of raising 9 per cent Vat rate on tourism is ‘nonsensical’
The vast majority of Ireland’s tourist businesses are SMEs and they will be badly affected if the current rate is increased
Last week, in an article in this newspaper, it was argued that the 9 per cent hospitality Vat rate should be “unwound” and that there is “little economic argument for it to be retained”. Tourism industry leaders would strongly disagree.
The view expressed by Ellie Donnelly seemed to be based primarily on Dalata’s financial accounts for the first six months of the year, which showed strong growth and an estimated €100 million in profit for ...
