Donohoe adamant special Vat rate for hospitality will be reversed

Reduced rate of 9% introduced during pandemic may be hiked to 13.5% in the upcoming budget

Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe said he was 'disappointed' to see some examples of prices going up, especially when major events were happening in Dublin and tourists were experiencing high costs. Picture: Gareth Chaney/Collins

Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe has said the hospitality industry has to play its part in offering the best value for citizens and tourists after it emerged the Government is expected to increase the special 9% Vat rate in the budget.

Mr Donohoe said he was “disappointed” to see some examples of prices going up, especially when major events were happening in Dublin and tourists were experiencing high costs.