Departmental Expenditure

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 6 December 2011

Tuesday, 6 December 2011

Questions (295)

Michael McGrath

Question:

300 Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Defence the estimated cost to his Department of a 2% increase in the standard rate of VAT; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38460/11]

Written answers

Minister for Defence (Deputy Alan Shatter)

The estimated cost to my Department of a 2% increase in the standard rate of VAT for 2012 is in the order of €2m.