VAT Exemptions

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 5 November 2013

Tuesday, 5 November 2013

Questions (141)

Patrick Nulty

Question:

141. Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for Finance the measures he will take to assist small businesses which will be faced with 13.5% VAT on their water bills from 1 January 2014; the action he will take to reduce this cost; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46604/13]

Written answers

Minister for Finance

The supply of water by local authorities is currently exempt from VAT. This VAT exemption will continue to apply to supplies of water made by Irish Water from 1 January 2014. In this context, there will be no additional VAT burden on water charges to small businesses by Irish Water.