Vintners Federation of Ireland says the decision by the Government to increase the Hospitality VAT rate from 9% to 13.5% from tomorrow is extremely disappointing and is a tax on the consumer.
VFI President John Clendennen says: “The decision comes at a time when Tipperary publicans are dealing with rampant inflation that has decimated margins and seen some pubs go out of business.
Mr Clendennen believes the special VAT rate was a vital intervention that allowed pubs serving food some respite from the soaring cost of doing business.
