Willie Penrose (Longford-Westmeath, Labour)

Question 6: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism his views on the problems in regard to removing the 21% VAT on fees for non-resident artists performing here for festivals, in particular due to the need to attract non-resident performers and artists; if he has had discussions with the Department of Finance on this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19252/07]

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