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The top four things you need to know - Thursday February 16th

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07:24 16 Feb 2023


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Almost two-thirds of Irish people aren't in favour of Ireland taking in an unlimited number of Ukrainian refugees.

The research, carried out by Red C for Virgin Media Television, found eight in ten don't believe we have adequate resources for those arriving here.

It comes as an Ireland for All rally is planned for this Saturday in Dublin city centre in solidarity with accommodating refugees.

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Increasing the VAT rate for hospitality will only increase the squeeze on Irish consumers.

That's the view of the Irish Hotels Federation as Cabinet is due to decide by early next week if they'll keep the rate at 9%.

A move back to 13.5% would result in Ireland having the third highest VAT rate for tourism in Europe.

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The Green Party is expected to block the introduction of a fourth electricity credit this summer as the government meets today to discuss a new cost of living package.

The Greens will argue the roll out of any further universal support to families to off set their energy bills should be delayed until later in the year.

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Nearly eight in ten workers would consider turning down a job if it didn't have flexible working arrangements.

That's one of the findings from CPL's Salary Guide for 2023, which is predicting another strong year for remote work.


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