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VAT rate cut for hospitality would cost €867.7m a year, Department of Finance confirms

The Department of Finance has confirmed the cost of reducing the 13.5% VAT rate to 9% for the hospitality sector ...
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ECB keeps rates steady as trade conflict clouds economic outlook

The European Central Bank left interest rates unchanged today after cutting eight times in a year, biding its time while ...
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Consumer sentiment drops to near two-year low in July

Consumer sentiment fell to a near two-year low in July as concerns about the cost of living and tariffs on ...
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More powers for IRB among action plan on insurance costs

Improving pricing transparency and giving the Injuries Resolution Board (IRB) more powers are among the main measures outlined by the ...
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Government considers delaying hospitality VAT reduction

The Government is considering whether it should delay introducing a VAT reduction for the hospitality sector until the middle of ...
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Government to review work permit occupations lists

The Government has announced the opening of a consultation period to allow stakeholders make submissions on the work permit occupations ...
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Firms expect impact from sweeping US regulatory changes

An overwhelming majority of Irish financial services organisations expect the sweeping regulatory changes emanating from the US to have an ...
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Govt to discuss checks on legal challenges to planning decisions

Businesses and individuals bringing legal challenges to planning decisions will face additional restrictions under changes being discussed at Cabinet today. ...
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Govt plans to inject additional €30bn into infrastructure

The Government is finalising a major investment plan to inject up to €30 billion of additional funding into Ireland’s infrastructure ...
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