The Vintners’ Federation of Ireland’s new president is to warn that pubs need key State supports to stay afloat – including the 9 per cent VAT rate.

Officials said they were concerned they could run into “serious problems” in determining what type of newspapers, magazines, or periodicals should be included

It is expected that it will include a host of targeted and universal interventions to help people with rising bills.

A double social welfare payment and an additional energy credit are under consideration.

Ms Campbell told RTÉ radio’s Morning Ireland that the Government needed to prioritise the sector which employs one out of 10 people in the country, with 70 percent employed outside Dublin.

The Irish Hairdressers Federation said there has been a decline in demand for hairdressing services amid inflation.

IBEC’s director of lobbying and influence Fergal O’Brien was responding to a new report by the employers body which found that housing challenges were directly impacting the economy as businesses cannot fill positions.

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar said he wanted to avoid a ‘cliff edge’ scenario when a series of schemes and reductions are scheduled to stop.

Leo Varadkar said the situation would be reviewed in the new year.

Ms Justice Emily Egan ruled that rebate payments the pharmaceutical company made to private health insurers, relating to its supply of an injectable eye drug to private hospitals, reduced the amount taxable for VAT.

John O'Connor and three of his brothers, Edward (27), Mark (30) and James (28) were all sentenced to three years and eight months' imprisonment by Stockholm District Court

Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe outlined in the Dáil in his budget day speech that the rate will increase on February 28th next.

Hairdressers have appealed to the Government for energy supports amid spiralling costs along with PRSI exemptions to help with staffing issues

Publicans have called on the Government to extend the current 9 per cent VAT rate for tourism and hospitality beyond February, and provide energy supports in Budget 2023