Brendan Howlin (Wexford, Labour) | Oireachtas source

That aside, clarity is now required in this regard. This cannot be a hit-and-miss exercise. I regret that there is not a clear legislative proposal to apply the zero rate to these designated foodstuffs so that the industry can have clarity. I ask the Minister of State to provide clarity today insofar as he can. This is a burgeoning industry. People are now looking to supplements to make healthy but affordable lifestyle choices. We should encourage that, rather than put up barriers to it.

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