Marian Harkin (Sligo-Leitrim, Independent)
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I did not table an amendment here but I want to ask the Minister a question on this proposal. He is extending the time period. The zero VAT rate applies to front-line staff in hospitals and other care settings and the flexibility has been approved by the European Commission. Initially, Family Carers Ireland secured tens of thousands of euro worth of PPE for distribution to family carers throughout the country who could not access PPE at that time. Will the Minister consider applying the zero VAT rate to PPE for use domestically by family carers?