Simon Harris estimates the cost of the reducing the VAT rate for food to around €500m.
Hotel rooms won't be included in the VAT rate reduction for the hospitality sector.
That's according to Tánaiste Simon Harris who says the rate cut will come for the rest of hospitality.
But that could be delayed towards the middle of next year.
Speaking at the Fine Gael think-in in Mullingar Simon Harris says the measure is important for the sector:
Jim Gavin Named Fianna Fáil Presidential Nominee
The former Dublin GAA manager won a party vote today.
Laois Man Pleads Not Guilty Over Dublin Hospital Bomb Scare
The trial has been moved to the circuit court in Dublin in October.
TUI Warns Of Crisis As Ireland Ranks Last In Education Funding
Ireland is also below the OECD average for teachers’ starting salary.
Catherine Connolly Canvassing For Laois Support
The Presidential hopeful will be in Portlaoise today.
Midlands 103 Issues Correction On Midlands MEP Story
Ciaran Mullooly said he expected the French Prime Minister to lose his confidence vote.
Independent Presidential Candidates Ready To Pitch To Laois Councillors
They presented their case to Kerry County Council this week.
Laois Business Closes Doors After Nearly 12 Years
Owners took to social media to thank customers.
NWC Wants Public Childcare System In Budget 2026
Ireland is one of the most expensive countries in EU for childcare.
Westmeath Falls Behind On Active Travel Infrastructure
The county produced just over one kilometre of cycle lanes or walkways.
Laois Pride Celebrations Underway
There's a full programme of events building up to this weekend's pride parade.
Revenue Seize Over €439k Of Contraband
The seizures took place in the Midlands, Dublin and Rosslare.
Offaly Woman Wants Boy Racers Off The Road
A video of 'donuts' tricks in Croghan has racked up over 20,000 views online.
Firmer Sentencing Needed For Online Abuse - Micheal Carrigy
The Longford-Westmeath TD is making the point after online abuse against party leader Simon Harris.
Fr David Vard Appointed To Laois Parish
Father David Vard is aiming to bring Stradbally,Timahoe and Vicarstown together as their new parish priest.
Midlands MEP Claims French PM Backs Mercosur Deal
Ciaran Mullooly met with François Bayrou who said he's backing the deal.
Midlands Patients Urged To Educate Themselves On End Of Life Care
Palliative Care Week is running until Saturday.
Tánaiste Is Blocking Independents From Áras Bid - Offaly TD
Carol Nolan says the Tánaiste is undermining councillors.
Biodiversity Action Plan Consultations Taking Place Across Laois
Public sessions will be held across the county.
Bayrou May Be French President by 2027 - Midlands MEP
François Bayrou is scrambling to save his job.
Laois School Secretaries Remain United Until Demands Are Met
Both sides will resume negotiations at the Workplace Relations Commission.
