Government holds firm on dropping Vat rate for hospitality as it plans further energy supports for winterSiptu leader calls for planned cut to be scrapped and instead investing in targeted electricity creditsTánaiste Simon Harris said Ireland is not immune to the impact of the war on the global economy. Photo: PAAisling Moloney Today at 06:30The Government is set on a planned Vat cut for hospitality, which will cost €680m, and is considering further energy supports for next winter.

Source: Irish Independent March 28, 2026 08:11 UTC