McBudget: Opposition criticises big companies being included in VAT cut for hospitality sector The JournalVAT for catering, hairdressing to be cut from 13.5% to 9% RTE.ieWhy has the budget reduced VAT but made no income tax cuts? The Irish TimesVintners’ sharply criticise delay in VAT cut on food services BreakingNews.ieCork restaurant owner welcomes ‘relief’ of VAT cut for hospitality waterford-news.ie