Michael Harty (Clare, Independent) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Minister for taking this question. The charity sector provides essential services to Irish society and is widely respected and supported by public donations and Government grant aid. The imposition of VAT on equipment and services purchased places a considerable burden upon charities and their resources, and diminishes their ability to function to their maximum capacity. Would the Government to consider relieving the burden by reducing their VAT liability to as close to zero as possible by introducing a VAT compensation scheme?

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