Killarney Chamber of Tourism and Commerce Supports Reduced VAT Rate in Hospitality Sector

• The Killarney Chamber of Tourism and Commerce supports a reduced VAT rate in the hospitality sector.
• The VAT rate was increased to 13.5% but was previously 9% during the pandemic.
• Killarney is experiencing a loss of accommodation, staffing issues, inflation, and fewer people on the streets.
• The chamber suggests reinstating the 9% VAT rate, breaks in commercial rates, training opportunities for staff, and phased repayment of warehoused debt.
• The Cathaoirleach of the Killarney MD agrees that more needs to be done.

Source: radiokerry.ie

Note that this post was (partially) written with the help of AI. It is always useful to review the original source material, and where needed to obtain (local) advice from a specialist.

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