Michael Healy-Rae (Kerry, Independent) | Oireachtas source

On the programme for Government, it has recently been announced that the VAT rate is being increased at the end of this month from zero to 23% on food supplements such as vitamins, minerals and health supplements in general.

This is totally outrageous. It is going to affect those businesses but it is also going to affect the health of people who rely on natural methods in order to stay healthy. We have many health food stores and to go from zero to 23% in one jump is outrageous. I ask the Government to reconsider this outrageous proposal.

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