Crafts Council calls for reduction in VAT rate

The Crafts Council of Ireland launches its three-year strategic plan for the sector later today and in it are calls for the Government to reduce the VAT rate on Irish craft and design products.

The Government has already reduced the VAT rate on all tourism and hospitality goods and services to 9%, and the Crafts Council of Ireland said because of their high labour costs and tourism potential their products should be included.