Programme for Government
Simon Harris likely to take beefed up Foreign Affairs role as PfG details revealed
The VAT rate for the food-led hospitality sector, entertainment and hairdressing is also set to be cut to 9%.
the morning lead
'We're living week to week': One restaurant owner on why he'll be protesting at the Dáil today
Business owners from the hospitality and tourism sectors are set to hold a protest outside Leinster House this afternoon.
hospitality sector'In crisis': Hospitality sector 'gravely concerned' at decision to keep VAT at 13.5%
recruitment crisisLabour expert says Fáilte Ireland claim about 40,000 job vacancies in tourism sector 'overblown'
Northern Ireland'No one wants a bar full of vending machines': NI businesses say new UK immigration system will cause labour shortage
budget 2019Haircuts, meals out and Irish hotel stays likely to get more expensive as VAT rate returns to 13.5%
abused at workHarassment, no holidays and low pay: Readers share their hospitality work horror stories
