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Many in hospitality sector in North West 'hanging on'

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Many in hospitality sector in North West 'hanging on'

A Leitrim Councillor is backing calls for the hospitality VAT rate to be kept at 9% in the upcoming budget.

 

The rate is due to increase to 13.5% and North Leitrim publican Felim Gurn has once again expressed his frustration.

 

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With numbers significantly down in the North West and hidden costs, many of those in hospitality are "hanging on."

 

Cathaoirleach of the Manorhamilton Municipal District Felim Gurn is hopeful that the county of Leitrim will back the retention of the 9% VAT rate: