Lisa Chambers (Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

Last week I brought the attention of the House to the recently published PwC report which made the case for extending the VAT rate of 9% for hospitality up to the end of 2023. Has the Minister of State had the opportunity to read the report? Why did the Government select August 2022 as the end date? Would it consider extending the lower rate to the end of 2023 as recommended by the report? It is reasonable and sensible and would allow businesses to plan beyond this crisis period and let them get back on their feet.