Tourism minister fought to retain 9% hospitality Vat rate

The 9% rate was introduced to support the hospitality sector during Covid.

Tourism Minister Catherine Martin says that she fought to retain the 9% hospitality Vat rate in Tuesday's budget.

Under the plan unveiled on Tuesday, the lower Vat rate will be extended until the end of February, with no concrete decision made on what will follow, although Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe is believed to be in favour of returning to the 13.5% rate.