Hospitality Sector claims consumers will be hit by planned VAT increase.
Kildare diners are being warned they may pay more for a meal out from the beginning of September.
The government is expected to increase the rate of VAT in the Hospitality Sector from 9% to 13.5%
The rate was reduced as a measure to protect businesses during the height of the covid-19 pandemic.
Chief Executive of the Restaurants Association of Ireland, Adrian Cummins, warns consumer will end up footing the bill if the rate increases.

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