Michael Noonan (Limerick City, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

There has been no discussion on this issue at the Council of Ministers. In my view, when seeking a change such as this in the code, which change is relatively minor, the best approach is to go through the European Parliament. The Deputy has an opportune time now in the context of the European elections, to lobby the candidates for the European Parliament on making this one of the objectives of their campaign. It is not a huge request. If the impetus came from the Parliament, I am sure the change could be made. I will follow if the EU VAT directive is changed.

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