Tom Fleming
Question:214. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for Finance his views on correspondence (details supplied) regarding the retention of VAT on restaurants and other key areas in the tourism industry at 9%, in view of the fact that since its introduction in July 2011 the reduced rate has had a positive effect with 6,000 new employment contracts issued nationwide with a further 300 envisaged over the next 18 months; and based on the expansion in jobs and the general economy if he will assure the restaurant and tourism industry that he will retain VAT levels in this area at 9%; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25958/13]
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