- ICTU opposes the proposed €1bn VAT cut for the hospitality sector, calling it economic vandalism
- Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe states the VAT cut would use most of the €1.5bn allocated for tax measures
- ICTU argues the VAT cut will not benefit consumers or staff but will benefit employers
- SIPTU criticizes the Government for not fulfilling commitments to workers on pensions, sick days, and cost of living measures
- SIPTU highlights the delay in increasing statutory sick pay and achieving a living wage, as well as the postponement of abolishing sub-minimum wages for young workers
Source: rte.ie
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