ICTU Calls Proposed VAT Cut 'Economic Vandalism'

ICTU calls proposed VAT cut 'economic vandalism'

The Irish Congress of Trade Unions has urged the Government to drop proposals for a €1bn cut in the VAT rate for the hospitality sector, calling it "economic vandalism".

Trade unions call on Government to drop ‘economic vandalism’ of €1bn tax cut for hospitality

Trade unions have called on the Government to drop a proposed €1bn tax cut for hospitality which they say is “economic vandalism”.

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SIPTU says the cut in the VAT rate will amount to another kick in the teeth to private sector workers.