Paschal Donohoe

Restore the Vat rate of 9% to support competitiveness::Reduce capacity blockages to enable tourism growth::Increase current funding for tourism services

Return the tourism & hospitality VAT rate to 9% on an ongoing basis

Asking the Taoiseach to work together constructively. we are asking for - Clear and sensible planning guidelines with a derogation for existing operators in regional Ireland already in the industry. - For new operators, we need clear planning guidelines that explicitly protect…

That the Submission Asks are considered and implemented as part of Budget 2025

Action to offset escalating costs for hospitality businesses::A restructuring of employers' PRSI including a targeted rebate for tourism and hospitality businesses::A widening and expansion of the existing local authority rates (ICOB) / Increased Cost of Doing Business) grants…

Return the tourism & hospitality VAT rate to 9% on an ongoing basis::Reform Employer PRSI for SMEs, apply 8.8% rate to entirety of the National Minimum Wage or PRSI rate rebate for most vulnerable sectors such as tourism and hospitality.::An Enterprise Support Package for those…

Continued investment and support for tourism development and for marketing both domestically and overseas.::Additional funding for hospitality recruitment and career awareness, and targeted resources for training and skills development.::Restoration of the 9% VAT rate for…

Mitigation fund for downstream tourism businesses like attractions, adventure & activity providers, restaurants and pubs, who have seen business plummet this year due to the State taking up local hotels and guesthouses.::Restore budgets for Fáilte Ireland and Tourism…

That the Submission Asks are considered and implemented as part of Budget 2024

Retain 9% tourism Vat rate and support Irish competitiveness::Expand and improve the BESS to mitigate cost of business rises::Address capacity challenges across accommodation, car hire and infrastructure::Investment to fund sustainability initiatives and support vulnerable…

Continued investment and support for tourism development, promotion and marketing ::Seeking a commitment by Government to retain the 9% rate of tourism VAT rate::Seeking additional funding in Budget 2024 for hospitality recruitment and career awareness, and targeted resources…

The ISCF would like clear Guidelines for Planners and Owners of STR – in Rural/Coastal and Urban areas as the present legislation of RPZs is not working for SME Businesses.

Continued investment and support for tourism development, promotion and marketing ::Seeking a commitment by Government to retain the 9% rate of tourism VAT rate::Seeking adjustments to TBESS (Temporary Business Energy Support Scheme) to include LPG gas in the qualifying…

See the Registration for short-term legislation changed. Legislation in its current state will be detrimental to the Tourism industry in Ireland.

See the Registration for short-term legislation changed. Legislation in its current state will be detrimental to the Tourism industry in Ireland.