Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 1 February 2023
85. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Finance if he is considering increasing the duration of the 9% VAT rate for the hospitality sector, which is due to increase to 13.5% in February 2023 (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4840/23]
View answer88. Deputy Patrick Costello asked the Minister for Finance if he has engaged with an organisation (details supplied) in relation to the VAT level placed on the industry; and if he plans to proceed with the increase in VAT due in February 2023 on the sector. [4914/23]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 85 and 88 together.
As the Deputies are aware, at present, the 9% rate applies on a temporary basis to the hospitality and tourism sectors and also to hairdressers. From 1 March 2023, these sectors are due to return to the 13.5% rate. I can confirm that representatives from a number of the sectors concerned have been in contact with my Department.
As I have said on a number of occasions, the Government will in the coming weeks examine the full suite of taxation and other measures that are due to expire at the end of February.
In making any decision the Government will balance the costs of the measures in question against their impact and the overall budgetary framework.
