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VAT rate to be cut to 9% from 13.5% from midnight
The VAT charged in cafes, restaurants, catering services and hairdressers will be cut from 13.5% to 9% from midnight tonight. The measure will cost the taxpayer €232m in 2026 and €681m next year. The development will benefit the food services... Read more.
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