Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 21 February 2023
213. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Finance if he will apply and maintain the reduced 9% VAT rate to hairdressing services on a permanent basis; if his Department has received and reviewed a report (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8067/23]
View answer225. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Finance if he will consider pausing the planned VAT increase in order to protect a sector (details supplied) in danger from the increase. [8291/23]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 213 and 225 together.
As the Deputies will be aware, in making any decision in relation to VAT rates or other taxation measures, the Government will balance the costs of the measures in question against their impact and the overall budgetary framework. I can confirm that my Department did receive the report referred to.
