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The Alliance for Insurance Reform welcomes the commencement of legislation aimed at rebalancing the duty of care between occupiers and the public. Speaking today, Alliance Board member and CEO of the Federation of Irish Sport, Mary O’Connor said: “The legislation rebalances the duty of care in a way that is fair, practical and proportionate. The new legislation will only work if it is implemented in the spirit it was intended by the judiciary, insurers, the legal profession, and ultimately, by the Irish public.” … Read more

Hoteliers have welcomed the Government’s decision to extend the 9% tourism VAT rate and to reform the energy support scheme for businesses. Denyse Campbell, President of the Irish Hotels Federation (IHF), said that the measures announced now give tourism businesses greater certainty as they grapple with the impact of the cost-of-living crisis on Irish consumers and key overseas markets. … Read more

Irish hotels and guesthouses today renewed their call on the Government to retain the 9% tourism VAT rate in response to very challenging economic headwinds facing the sector over the next 12 months. New industry research carried out by the Irish Hotels Federation indicates that the sector is now at crucial juncture as it grapples with economic slowdowns in key overseas markets, escalating business costs and the impact of inflation on discretionary consumer expenditure. … Read more