Restaurant owner says food costs 'through the roof' as industry pins hopes on Vat drop
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Restaurant owner says food costs 'through the roof' as industry pins hopes on Vat drop
"Change in Budget 2026 would be a 'huge relief' for the sector"
"A restaurant owner from Co Kildare has said the expected reduction in the Vat rate would be a "huge relief" for the food service sector."
"Paul Lenehan (46) owns Firecastle ­Kildare, Hartes of Kildare, The Dew Drop Inn and The Ballymore Inn in Co Kildare."
An expected reduction in the VAT rate in Budget 2026 would be a huge relief for the food service sector. A restaurant owner from County Kildare described the anticipated change as significantly easing pressures on hospitality businesses. Paul Lenehan, aged 46, owns Firecastle Kildare, Hartes of Kildare, The Dew Drop Inn and The Ballymore Inn, all located in County Kildare. The potential VAT change is framed as important for restaurants operating in the region. The Irish Independent offers a WhatsApp channel for readers to stay up to date with the latest news.
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