Brendan Griffin (Kerry, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I will raise the issue of the 9% VAT rate. It is important that the Government makes a decision on this as soon as possible. I emphasise how important it is to so many small businesses, especially in my constituency where tourism and hospitality make up a significant part of the economy. Many other services such as hairdressers also depend on this appropriate rate of VAT. I would not longer refer to it as a concession. It brings us in line with competing countries in Europe in the area of tourism and hospitality. I ask that a decision be made on this soon and that the decision be to retain the rate at 9%.

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