Kerry hoteliers have welcomed comments made yesterday by Minister for Tourism Catherine Martin, regarding the tourism VAT rate.
Minister Martin said she will continue to seek a further extension of the 9% VAT rate for the tourism and hospitality sector in Ireland.
The VAT rate for the industry was set to return to 13.5% at the end of February, but this decision is currently under review by the cabinet.
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Hotels and guesthouses are urging the government to retain the current rate to safeguard tourism livelihoods and secure the development of tourism in Ireland.
