Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 28 May 2013
140. Deputy John Lyons asked the Minister for Finance his plans to maintain the 9% VAT rate for tourism services such as restaurant meals and hotel accommodation, beyond the end of 2013, to build on the momentum of the Gathering Ireland festival; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25218/13]
View answer151. Deputy Andrew Doyle asked the Minister for Finance the length of time that a 9% VAT rate will apply to the hospitality and tourism sectors in view of the positive impact it is having on promoting economic growth; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25189/13]
View answer162. Deputy Willie Penrose asked the Minister for Finance if he will ensure in the October budget to retain the VAT rate on restaurants and other key areas in the tourism industry at nine percent, which since he introduced it in 2011 has seen more that 6,000 new employment contracts issued and significantly more promised which is important in the context of economic recovery; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25304/13]
View answer168. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Finance if he is considering retaining the current reduced rate of valued added tax for certain goods and services, such as restaurant and catering services and hotel and holiday accommodation, which is at 9% up until 31 December 2013, past this period in order that VAT will remain at a reduced rate into 2014 in view of the success of the measure in reviving the food and tourism industries; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25423/13]
View answer213. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Finance if he will address the concerns raised in correspondence (details supplied) regarding the VAT rate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25953/13]
View answerI propose to answer Questions Nos. 140, 151, 162, 168 and 213 together.
Any proposals to maintain the 9% rate into 2014 will be considered in the context of Budget 2014.
