Micheál Carrigy (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I have family in the coach business - Carrigys in Longford. I chatted to them about the serious concerns that arose during Covid. One issue that has come up is VAT. I have spoken to the Minister for Finance about the difference with VAT in Northern Ireland and being able to claim it. Mr. McGinley is located on the Border, and he sees how companies from the North can tender at a lower price for coach tours around Ireland because they are able to claim back VAT in a way he cannot. It is a massive disadvantage.