- Budget 2026 includes a proposed VAT cut for restaurants, but it is unclear if the benefit will reach consumers.
- Minister Paschal Donohoe admits no research has been done on past VAT cuts’ impact on consumer prices.
- The Irish Fiscal Advisory Council suggests VAT rate increases are more likely to be passed on than cuts.
- The VAT cut’s cost is compared to potential investments in public services or tax band adjustments.
- Political tensions exist between Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil regarding the VAT cut’s impact on other fiscal measures.
Source: irishtimes.com
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