All budgets involve trade offs and more money for one group, naturally, means less for another group in society.

The full year cost of a cut to the VAT rate in all areas of hospitality is just over €800 million. Adding hairdressers and ...

THE Coalition is in a food fight over the proposed VAT cut for restaurants and cafes. And a Fianna Fail minister has said he ...

Government advisers warn splitting VAT for hospitality could risk tax fraud, while plans for gym credits and vape levies face ...

A higher VRT rate of 15 per cent is also suggested for vans and light commercial vehicles emitting more than 260g/km of CO2.

The Government’s Tax Strategy Group has put a spotlight on greenhouse gas-related taxes, pointing out that the country’s biggest emitting sector pays none.