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    Who’s Behind Us

    An upward change to VAT will have a negative affect on morale and confidence in the food sector...
    Padraic Frawley
    ProprietorCornstore Restaurants, Limerick and Cork
    The food and tourism sector is my livelihood and the livelihood for thousands more along with me....
    Padraic Óg Gallagher
    Proprietor & Former RAI PresidentGallagher's Boxty House
    I support the lower rate of VAT at 9% because it has been hugely successful in creating employment in the...
    Anthony Gray
    Proprietor & Former RAI PresidentEala Bhán and Trá Bán
    They wanted us to grow and create jobs… and it’s working....
    Neven Maguire
    OwnerMacNean House and Restaurant
    It is vital that we all support the ‘Keep VAT @9%’ campaign to ensure a competitive, durable industry foundation....
    Gina Murphy
    ProprietorHugos Restaurant Dublin
    Ireland is improving… the hospitality sector is committed to sustaining and developing our businesses on an upward trend....
    Brian Fallon
    Proprietor & Former RAI PresidentFallons of Kilcullen

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    • Budget 2018 sees VAT rate of 9% retained
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    • 9% VAT rate results in 32,558 jobs since July 2011
    • By-election candidates urged to support 9% VAT rate in Food, Tourism and Hospitality Sector
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