The taxation of the hospitality and tourism sectors in Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland Affairs Committee
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Inquiry
Opened: 9 Jul 2026
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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 …
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Activity timeline 23 events
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Oral evidence sessions 1 session
2 Sep 2026
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Adrian Cummins · Restaurants Association of Ireland
Gareth Hetherington · Ulster University
Michael Cadden · Hospitality Ulster
Selina Horshi · Hospitality Ulster
Written evidence 22 submissions recorded
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| Reference | Date | Submitter |
|---|---|---|
| THT0005 Full text not held |
10 Sep 2026 | Holiday and Residential Parks Association |
| THT0006 Full text not held |
10 Sep 2026 | Society of Independent Brewers and Associates (SIBA) |
| THT0007 Full text not held |
10 Sep 2026 | BHARATHAM NI |
| THT0001 Full text not held |
9 Sep 2026 | Anonymised |
| THT0002 Full text not held |
9 Sep 2026 | The Dundrum Inn |
| THT0003 Full text not held |
9 Sep 2026 | MR ISHTIAQ HUSSAIN, IAAPA - Independent Analysis and Policy Architecture |
| THT0004 Full text not held |
9 Sep 2026 | Prime Directive AI Ltd |
| THT0009 Full text not held |
9 Sep 2026 | Titanic Hotel Belfast |
| THT0010 Full text not held |
9 Sep 2026 | McDonald's UK & Ireland |
| THT0011 Full text not held |
9 Sep 2026 | EVELYSE CARVALHO-RIBAS, MoroAK and University of Leeds |
| THT0012 Full text not held |
9 Sep 2026 | Bangor University |
| THT0013 Full text not held |
9 Sep 2026 | National Trust |
| THT0014 Full text not held |
9 Sep 2026 | Mr Jordan Graham, Sugar Snap |
| THT0015 Full text not held |
9 Sep 2026 | Northern Ireland Tourism Alliance |
| THT0016 Full text not held |
9 Sep 2026 | Northern Ireland Hotels Federation |
| THT0017 Full text not held |
9 Sep 2026 | ABTA - The Travel Association |
| THT0018 Full text not held |
9 Sep 2026 | CBI Northern Ireland |
| THT0019 Full text not held |
9 Sep 2026 | Hospitality Ulster |
| THT0020 Full text not held |
9 Sep 2026 | Northern Ireland Food to Go Association (NIFTGA) |
| THT0021 Full text not held |
9 Sep 2026 | JOHN O’DOWD MLA and DR CAOIMHE ARCHIBALD MLA, Northern Ireland Executive |
| THT0022 Full text not held |
9 Sep 2026 | HM Treasury |
| THT0023 Full text not held |
9 Sep 2026 | Grant Thornton Ireland |