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The taxation of the hospitality and tourism sectors in Northern Ireland

Inquiry

The committee is undertaking an inquiry into the taxation of the hospitality and tourism sectors in Northern Ireland, which will consider differences in VAT rates and other costs between Northern Ireland’s hospitality and tourism sectors compared with the Republic of Ireland. It will examine the potential impact of a reduced VAT rate and explore what other tax and policy changes could help support the sectors.

Read our call for evidence for more detail about the inquiry and how to contribute your views

This inquiry is no longer accepting evidence

The deadline for submissions was 11:59am on 1 September 2026.

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Past events

Wednesday 14 October 2026
2:00pm Public
The taxation of the hospitality and tourism sectors in Northern Ireland - Oral evidence 14 October 2026
2:00pm
  • Dr Joanne Stuart (CEO at Northern Ireland Tourism Alliance)
  • Aidan Lyons (Director of Indirect Tax at Grant Thornton Ireland)
Derry~Londonderry
Wednesday 2 September 2026
9:45am Public
The taxation of the hospitality and tourism sectors in Northern Ireland - Oral evidence 2 September 2026
9:45am
  • Michael Cadden (Chair at Hospitality Ulster)
  • Selina Horshi (Member at Hospitality Ulster)
  • Adrian Cummins (CEO at Restaurants Association of Ireland)
10:45am
  • Gareth Hetherington (Director of the Economic Policy Centre at Ulster University)
The Boothroyd Room, Portcullis House

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