"Fine Gael TD warns industry over plan to cut Vat to 9pc in Budget 2026"
"A cabinet minister has accused hoteliers of 'robbing people up to their eyeballs' - while warning the Vat reduction promised in the Budget is not guaranteed."
"Arts, Culture and Sports Minister Patrick O'Donovan, previously responsible for hospitality under the tourism brief, admitted that price gouging has happened under this Government."
A Fine Gael TD has warned the hospitality industry over plans to cut VAT to 9% in Budget 2026. A cabinet minister accused hoteliers of 'robbing people up to their eyeballs'. The minister warned that the VAT reduction promised in the Budget is not guaranteed. Arts, Culture and Sports Minister Patrick O'Donovan previously held the tourism brief and was responsible for hospitality. Patrick O'Donovan admitted that price gouging has occurred under this Government. The comments signal political concern about industry pricing and suggest the planned tax cut could be contingent on changes in hotel pricing behaviour. The warning could influence Budget 2026 deliberations and the hospitality sector's response to VAT proposals.
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