VAT Rates

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 18 September 2012

Tuesday, 18 September 2012

Questions (189)

Dara Calleary

Question:

189. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Finance if he will exempt from VAT service companies that export more than 90% of their output; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37392/12]

Written answers

Minister for Finance

Legal advice has indicated that proposals to exempt from VAT service companies that export more than 90% of their output are not in accordance with EU VAT law, with which Irish VAT law must comply.