Burnt Pizza, Cork's latest restaurant closure, blamed on increase in Vat rate

Damien Twohig said up to 10 jobs had been lost following his decision to close Burnt Pizza on Princes Street — the second restaurant closure on the street in recent weeks. Picture: Larry Cummins

A food entrepreneur who has closed his restaurant on Cork’s eat-on-the-street dining destination has urged the Government to reduce the Vat rate for food-led businesses or face more closures.

Damien Twohig said up to 10 jobs had been lost following his decision to close Burnt Pizza on Princes Street — the second restaurant closure on the street in recent weeks.