Small and Medium Enterprises
Dail Éireann — 2024-02-08
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David Stanton (FG), Cork East

I support what Deputy Durkan said about local authority staff. I recently met a restaurateur who had a turnover of €100,000 over the Christmas period but only made €1,000 profit despite working very hard and running a very efficient business. What is the Minister's view on returning to the 9% VAT rate for restaurants and the hospitality sector?

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Sitting date: 2024-02-08