VAT Rate Increases

Dáil Éireann Debate, Friday - 7 September 2018

Friday, 7 September 2018

Questions (168)

Eugene Murphy

Question:

168. Deputy Eugene Murphy asked the Minister for Finance if the 9% VAT rate for the hospitality sector will be retained in view of the negative impact which a rise in VAT rates would have for the hotel industry (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36714/18]

Written answers

Minister for Finance

As the Deputy will be aware, it is a long-standing practice of the Minister for Finance not to comment, in advance of the Budget, on any tax matters that might be the subject of Budget decisions