Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation
Dail Éireann — 2025-11-26
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Richard O'Donoghue (II), Limerick County

A letter was sent from Revenue's VAT interpretation and litigation branch of its taxes policy and legislation division to the Irish Farmers Association, IFA, stating that broiler-house chickens must be registered for VAT this year. Revenue is now saying they do not have to be registered but the Department of Finance is saying they do. A total of 83% of broiler-house chickens are on farms that are subject to zero VAT. If their owners register for VAT as another identity, that cannot be done under the one tax number. The Minister for Finance has created something mad. Now farmers are being forced to form limited companies. Revenue is saying they do not have to register for VAT but the Minister is saying they must do so. The letter was also sent to two members of the Department. Will the Taoiseach give an answer on this? Do broiler-house chickens have to be registered for VAT?

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Sitting date: 2025-11-26