Hospitality Sector in Need of Meaningful Support in Budget 2026

Budget 2026: Is Cutting VAT for Hospitality the Right Move?

Tánaiste Simon Harris says the Government made a “solemn” promise to cut the VAT rate for hospitality in Budget 2026. But is this really the right priority for Ireland’s economy? On The Tonight Show, the panel debates with Fianna Fáil TD John Lahart, Independent Ireland TD Michael Fitzmaurice, and SIPTU Research Officer Michael Taft. Credit to : Virgin Media News The post Budget 2026: Is Cutting VAT for Hospitality the Right Move? | The Tonight …

Hospitality sector in need of meaningful support in Budget 2026

Insurance specialists Gallagher are urging the Government to deliver meaningful supports for the hospitality sector in Budget 2026, warning that rising costs, economic headwinds, climate risks and weaker overseas visitor spend are pushing many businesses to the brink. Laura Vickers, Managing Director of Commercial Lines with Gallagher, said that while a VAT reduction for hospitality would help, it is far from sufficient to address the scale of t…

Government should plan prudently and invest in climate & nature projects in Budget 2026 - The Environmental Pillar

Budget 2026 must mark a decisive shift and should be the starting point for serious investment in climate and nature projects to meet our legally binding targets and to avoid future costs and pain for the Irish people. Constantly, we are told that we must prepare for the uncertainties in the current unpredictable and turbulent geopolitical situation. However, we also should be preparing for certainties and for what we know is happening now. We k…