According to the three groups, the VAT reduction does "nothing" for the 3,500 wet pubs that remain closed. Philip Ryan reveals everything you need to know from a reduction in VAT to the expansion of the Help-to-Buy scheme. Read More17.46A group representing family businesses has given a cautious welcome to July Stimulus Package. 17.41The Irish Homebuilders Association (IHBA) has welcomed the improvement to the Help to Buy Scheme and the temporary VAT reduction announced in the Government’s stimulus package. 16.46Taoiseach Micheal Martin has announced an "unprecedented" stimulus package at Dublin Castle this afternoon.

Source: Irish Independent July 23, 2020 15:11 UTC