By Kate Heaney THOSE in the hospitality sector in Donegal were not feeling elated post Tuesday’s budget, despite being offered €4,000 towards energy bills and a possible discount on commercial rates. In the run up to the budget, the Irish Tourist Industry Confederation (ITIC), The Vintners’ Federation (VFI), The Restaurants Association of Ireland (RAI) and […]
Vintners meeting told Donegal pubs will face closure without urgent VAT relief
Members of the Donegal Vintners’ Federation have raised serious concerns about the future of their industry. Publicans from across the county gathered in Cheers Bar, Ballybofey last Wednesday to discuss the devastating impact of rising operational costs, particularly the higher VAT rate, which they say is crippling small businesses in rural areas like Donegal. Publican […]