Pre-Budget 2022
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Our Pre-Budget Submission 2022 was developed with the input of noted economist Jim Power, aimed at Supporting our Sector while it struggled to recover from the effects of Covid-19.
Key Recommendations outlined in the submission:
Permanently setting the VAT rate for the sector at 9%
Introduction of a subsidy for trainee hairdressers
Fast-tracking the introduction of the National Hairdressing Apprenticeship
Increasing the grant available for apprentices from €3,000 to €6,000
Commit to a minimum number of hairdressing apprentices classes per year
Extending the EWSS to the end of 2022 and reduce the reduction in turnover criteria to 15%
Pre-Budget 2022 Submission