Dáil Éireann debate -
Thursday, 3 Mar 1994

Vol. 439 No. 7

Written Answers. - VAT Rates.

Theresa Ahearn

Question:

32 Mrs. T. Ahearn asked the Minister for Finance if he will reconsider the VAT rate on adult clothing and footwear, in view of the job losses in the industry and the number of businesses closing down; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Minister for Finance (Mr. B. Ahern)

I would refer the Deputy to the reply given to her parliamentary question on 16 November 1993 and to another from Deputy Jim O'Keeffe on 23 November 1993 on this matter, columns 1569-1570 and 4-9, respectively, of the Official Report for those dates.