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Galway businessman Pat McDonagh calls for agreed 9% VAT rate for hospitality to be brought in immediately

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Galway businessman Pat McDonagh calls for agreed 9% VAT rate for hospitality to be brought in immediately

Galway businessman Pat McDonagh is calling for the government formation talks agreement of a 9% VAT rate for hospitality to be brought in immediately

The Supermac's Managing Director believes the reduction from 13.5% to 9 is a 'common-sense decision' for hospitality, services and hairdressing

Mr. McDonagh is urging the incoming government not to wait until the next budget as proposed as a lot of businesses will be lost between now and then.

He says it will save livelihoods and give the tourism sector a much-needed boost.

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