Special 9% Vat rate for hospitality sector extended until September 

Restaurants Association of Ireland CEO Adrian Cummins said the continued reduction will provide the necessary support to the restaurant and hospitality sector as they continue to recover from the covid crisis. Picture: Gareth Chaney/Collins

An extension of the reduced 9% Vat rate for hospitality was welcomed by the industry as “exceptional news” that would prevent further price hikes being passed on to consumers.

The hospitality Vat rate is to return to the standard 13.5% rate from September.