For all the restaurants, the cafés, the staff and suppliers #VAT9NOW

Today is the day to get behind #vat9now collectively we have created fantastic employment for Sligo between Eala Bhan Restaurant & Hooked unfortunately the government can’t see this. With business costs &the increase vat rate massive job losses inevitable .Restaurants Association of Ireland

We support the reinstatement of the 9% VAT rate to ensure the survival of the Irish hospitality sector. #VAT9 #vat9now

Progress is key, so happy days... but god, with so many people's livelihoods hanging in the balance, would they ever just give us a straight answer! #vat9now

SAVE OUR HOSPITALITY BUSINESSES… In May’s The Opinion, I asked local business owners what can be done to ease financial pressures by hospitality businesses. The #VAT9NOW campaign aims to reverse the 50% VAT hike to 9%, but will that be enough to stem tide of closures long term?

Cost rises in VAT, Wages, Power have made this unavoidable. Price increases are coming for bookings made after 1st June. Bookings made before will secure current prices: 4-course dinner €59 (€52 + €7 VAT). We'll pass any VAT cuts this year on to customers. #vat9now