Budget 2024
Restaurants renew calls for permanent 9% Vat rate and lower excise duty
RAI called for slew of supports in the next budget including the reinstatement of the business energy support scheme
The Restaurants Association of Ireland has once again sought the permanent implementation of the 9 per cent VAT rate for the food service sector in its budget submission.
The RAI has also called for the reinstatement of the Temporary Business Energy Support Scheme (TBESS) and a 7.5 per cent reduction in alcohol excise in its submission for the budget, which will be unveiled on October 10.