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Gerry Hynes of Carlow College of Further Education, Committee member Roy Kennedy of Black Amber hair salon, President of the IHF Lisa Eccles (Zinc Hair and Beauty) and Vice President Mark O'Keeffe (Brown Sugar)

Irish Hairdressers Federation calls for cut to VAT rate

The Irish Hairdressers Federation, which represents over 500 salon owners nationwide, has called on Minister for Finance Jack Chambers to safeguard the future of the hairdressing industry in the October Budget.

Business • 22 Jul 24

Retail Excellence Ireland said a recent survey showed that nearly half of its members will not be able to cope with rising operating costs

Warning of retail closures if Govt does not cut VAT rate

Retailers are warning that the sector is facing mass closures unless the Government introduces a lower rate of VAT in order to help firms meeting rapidly rising costs.

Business • 06 Feb 24

The 13.5% VAT rate was cut in 2020 to help stimulate demand in the tourism and hospitality sectors during the pandemic.

Hairdressers call on Govt to cut VAT rate to 5%

Hairdressers have become the latest group to appeal to the Government to retain the 9% VAT rate, which is due to expire at the end of February.

Business • 23 Jan 23

Outdoor hospitality, including restaurants and all pubs, will open on 7 June

Business groups largely welcome Govt reopening plan

Business groups have largely welcomed the latest Government plan for the reopening of the economy, which will see sectors reopen on a phased basis from 10 May.

Business • 29 Apr 21

Hairdressers could be allowed to reopen in May, the Government said

Mixed reaction from business groups to Govt plans

Today's Government announcement will provide relief for some sectors.

Business • 31 Mar 21

Decision to shut hairdressers 'immensely disappointing'

The Irish Hairdressers Federation has said it is "immensely disappointing" that the Government has chosen to close the hairdressing sector from Christmas Eve.

Business • 22 Dec 20

About 25,000 people are employed in the hairdressing sector

Hair salons outline guidelines for reopening early

The Irish Hairdressers Federation has today published guidelines which it says should allow hair salons to reopen safely in the Government's Phase 3 easing of Covid-19 restrictions instead of Phase 4.

Business • 08 Jun 20

Irish Hairdressers Federation