That's according to a midlands café owner.
It would be best for business if the VAT rate remained as it was, and not increased, according to a midlands café owner.
The rate for the hospitality sector is due to go back up to 13.5% from midnight.
It was reduced to 9% during the pandemic, and the reduction was extended in February last year.
Lisa Connolly, owner of Julimay's Café in Kilbeggan says that things are hard at the minute due to various price increases:
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