New figures from the Restaurants Association of Ireland show that a total of 612 food businesses closed since the hospitality VAT rate returned to 13.5% from the reduced 9% rate last September.
That represents a rate of 51 closures every month or almost 12 a week – but the Government is standing firm on its refusal to reduce the levy. Jerry spoke to
Jamie O’Connell, Author and Co-owner of bean and batch Kenmare.
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