Michael D'Arcy (Wexford, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I support Deputy McGrath's amendment. There are people throughout the country at various levels collecting moneys in various ways, whether through Strictly Come Dancing events, street collections, log sales or whatever and it is unfair that the State takes the VAT portion of that money. I would like to hear the Minister's response on that. I know there is a cost to the Exchequer but there are areas where the Exchequer should forego some funds, and this has the potential to be one of them.