Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 1 October 2013
82. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he has sought an extension of the 9% VAT rate applied to the hospitality sector from the Department of Finance; the benefits to the tourism industry resulting from the reduced VAT rate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40815/13]
View answer96. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he has had any discussions with the Department of Finance regarding the potential ramifications for the tourism and hospitality sector of an increase in VAT above the current 9% tax rate. [40902/13]
View answerI propose to answer questions 82 and 96 together.
I refer the Deputies to the answer to Priority PQ 58 which was answered earlier today.
