VAT Rate Application

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 3 October 2019

Thursday, 3 October 2019

Questions (54)

Seán Fleming

Question:

54. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Finance his views on the restoration of the VAT rate to 9% to improve competitiveness in view of the fact this is the highest rate of VAT on tourist accommodation in the E.U; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40251/19]

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.