Ictu steps up campaign for hike in Vat tourism tax

The Irish Congress of Trade Unions (Ictu) has reiterated its call for a hike in the 9% Vat rate for tourism and hospitality firms, saying it “is subsidising companies who continue to increase prices for customers”.

Ictu expanded on its pre-budget submission, saying there were a number of reasons why “the reduced Vat rate must go”.

It claimed “business is booming” in relation to the hotel industry, with Dublin room rates among the highest in Europe, adding that the reduced Vat rate had not benefited the consumer.