Latest settlements paid to Revenue total €21.3m The latest Tax Defaulters List shows that in the three months to the end of March, settlements worth €21.3m were made with Revenue. Business • 09 Jun 15
Latest settlements paid to Revenue total €21.3m The latest Tax Defaulters List shows that in the three months to the end of March, settlements worth €21.3m were made with Revenue. Business • 09 Jun 15
Reduced VAT rate may have cost State €644m The reduced VAT rate for the hospitality industry could have cost the State more than €500 million since its introduction four years ago. News • 24 Mar 15
Reduced VAT rate may have cost State €644m The reduced VAT rate for the hospitality industry could have cost the State more than €500 million since its introduction four years ago. News • 24 Mar 15
Wetherspoon blames supermarkets for slowdown JD Wetherspoon said that sales had slowed significantly in its second quarter, blaming cheap supermarket prices for keeping bar receipts flat over Christmas and New Year. Business • 21 Jan 15
Wetherspoon blames supermarkets for slowdown JD Wetherspoon said that sales had slowed significantly in its second quarter, blaming cheap supermarket prices for keeping bar receipts flat over Christmas and New Year. Business • 21 Jan 15
Exchequer 3.5% ahead of target in year to October Exchequer returns for the year to the end of October shows tax revenues running 3.5% ahead of target, with just over €1bn in extra revenue for the State. Business • 05 Nov 14
Exchequer 3.5% ahead of target in year to October Exchequer returns for the year to the end of October shows tax revenues running 3.5% ahead of target, with just over €1bn in extra revenue for the State. Business • 05 Nov 14
Call for VAT rate to be linked to JLC wage-setting SIPTU has called on Minister for Finance to withdraw the 9% VAT rate from the hospitality sector unless employers agree to take part in a Joint Labour Committee to regulate wages and conditions. News • 09 Oct 14
Call for VAT rate to be linked to JLC wage-setting SIPTU has called on Minister for Finance to withdraw the 9% VAT rate from the hospitality sector unless employers agree to take part in a Joint Labour Committee to regulate wages and conditions. News • 09 Oct 14
45 hotel deals completed so far this year Hoteliers made the most of a good summer with about 87% of hotels and guesthouses reporting higher business levels, according to the Irish Hotels Federation. Business • 26 Sep 14
45 hotel deals completed so far this year Hoteliers made the most of a good summer with about 87% of hotels and guesthouses reporting higher business levels, according to the Irish Hotels Federation. Business • 26 Sep 14
21,600 hospitality jobs 'created since VAT cut' Over 21,600 jobs have been created in the food and accommodation sector since VAT on tourism-related services was reduced to 9%, according to the Restaurants Association of Ireland. Business • 25 Aug 14
21,600 hospitality jobs 'created since VAT cut' Over 21,600 jobs have been created in the food and accommodation sector since VAT on tourism-related services was reduced to 9%, according to the Restaurants Association of Ireland. Business • 25 Aug 14
Finance reports error in Exchequer figures The Department of Finance has had to revise last month's Exchequer figures after errors were discovered in how income tax and VAT returns had been measured. Business • 08 Apr 14
Finance reports error in Exchequer figures The Department of Finance has had to revise last month's Exchequer figures after errors were discovered in how income tax and VAT returns had been measured. Business • 08 Apr 14
Broad welcome for move to keep 9% VAT rate Fáilte Ireland today welcomed the decision in Budget 2014 to continue with the reduced rate of 9% VAT for the hospitality sector Business • 15 Oct 13
Broad welcome for move to keep 9% VAT rate Fáilte Ireland today welcomed the decision in Budget 2014 to continue with the reduced rate of 9% VAT for the hospitality sector Business • 15 Oct 13
9% VAT rate to be retained for tourism industry The VAT rate for the tourism and hospitality sector is to stay at 9% as part of Budget 2014. Business • 15 Oct 13
9% VAT rate to be retained for tourism industry The VAT rate for the tourism and hospitality sector is to stay at 9% as part of Budget 2014. Business • 15 Oct 13
Noonan indicates hospitality VAT rate rise The Minister for Finance has strongly indicated that the 9% rate of VAT for the hotel and tourism industry, which was reduced from 13.5% last year, will rise in his forthcoming Budget. Business • 20 Sep 13
Noonan indicates hospitality VAT rate rise The Minister for Finance has strongly indicated that the 9% rate of VAT for the hotel and tourism industry, which was reduced from 13.5% last year, will rise in his forthcoming Budget. Business • 20 Sep 13
Return to 13.5% VAT rate for tourism sector likely Minister for Finance Michael Noonan has indicated that the 9% rate of VAT for the hotel and tourism industry will rise in the forthcoming Budget. News • 20 Sep 13
Return to 13.5% VAT rate for tourism sector likely Minister for Finance Michael Noonan has indicated that the 9% rate of VAT for the hotel and tourism industry will rise in the forthcoming Budget. News • 20 Sep 13
Call to keep 9% VAT rate for restaurants in Budget The Restaurants Association of Ireland has said retention of the lower 9% VAT rate for the tourism industry in the Budget is crucial for the survival of restaurants. Business • 17 Sep 13
Call to keep 9% VAT rate for restaurants in Budget The Restaurants Association of Ireland has said retention of the lower 9% VAT rate for the tourism industry in the Budget is crucial for the survival of restaurants. Business • 17 Sep 13
No plans to charge VAT on water - Govt sources Government sources have indicated there are no plans to charge VAT on domestic water charges. News • 13 Sep 13
No plans to charge VAT on water - Govt sources Government sources have indicated there are no plans to charge VAT on domestic water charges. News • 13 Sep 13
VAT to impact local authority leisure services Many users of swimming pools, gyms and pitch & putt courses owned by local authorities will have to pay more in the New Year. Business • 17 Dec 12
VAT to impact local authority leisure services Many users of swimming pools, gyms and pitch & putt courses owned by local authorities will have to pay more in the New Year. Business • 17 Dec 12
France hikes VAT, cuts spending to boost industry France will ease payroll taxes by €20 billion over three years, funding that with spending cuts and sales tax rises. Business • 06 Nov 12
France hikes VAT, cuts spending to boost industry France will ease payroll taxes by €20 billion over three years, funding that with spending cuts and sales tax rises. Business • 06 Nov 12
Spain PM announces €65 billion in cuts, taxes Spain's Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy today announced €65 billion in drastic spending cuts and a VAT tax rise to rein in spiralling sovereign debt. Business • 11 Jul 12
Spain PM announces €65 billion in cuts, taxes Spain's Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy today announced €65 billion in drastic spending cuts and a VAT tax rise to rein in spiralling sovereign debt. Business • 11 Jul 12
Probe sought into Mick Wallace's tax affairs Calls are being made for an investigation into the tax affairs of Independent TD Mick Wallace after he admitted his company under declared VAT on the sale of apartments. News • 08 Jun 12
Probe sought into Mick Wallace's tax affairs Calls are being made for an investigation into the tax affairs of Independent TD Mick Wallace after he admitted his company under declared VAT on the sale of apartments. News • 08 Jun 12
9% VAT rate for tourism sector extended The lower VAT rate of 9% for the tourism industry will continue into 2013. News • 09 May 12
9% VAT rate for tourism sector extended The lower VAT rate of 9% for the tourism industry will continue into 2013. News • 09 May 12
Restaurants want tourism VAT to stay at 9% The Restaurants Association is calling for the 9% tourism VAT rate to be retained for next year. Business • 16 Apr 12
Restaurants want tourism VAT to stay at 9% The Restaurants Association is calling for the 9% tourism VAT rate to be retained for next year. Business • 16 Apr 12
