Business Supports
Seanad Éireann — 2024-01-24
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John Cummins (FG), Labour Panel

I also hope they have an enjoyable day. To follow on from some of the Minister of State's points, the increased cost of business scheme must get to businesses quickly. I stress the need for immediate dialogue with local authorities to ensure it gets to businesses. It is not misinformation but more of a misunderstanding of what the scheme actually is. A communication campaign by the Department around what it actually is would be useful. When will the report on the increased cost of business be published? Most importantly, will the 9% VAT rate for food-based businesses in particular be looked at again? I feel it has to be.

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Sitting date: 2024-01-24