Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 18 September 2012
245. Deputy Eoghan Murphy asked the Minister for Finance if he is considering an extension of the VAT reduction scheme introduced last year and any widening of the scheme to include additional areas or industries. [38033/12]
View answerThe Finance (No. 2) Act 2011 provided for a second reduced VAT rate, of 9%, on a temporary basis in respect of certain tourism-related services and goods for the period 1 July 2011 to 31 December 2013. I have no plans to extend the 9% rate to include additional areas or industries.
