Government urged to extend Vat reduction until end of May

Standard Vat rate was reduced from 23% to 21% in last July’s stimulus plan

Sinn Féin finance spokesperson Pearse Doherty wants at least a three-month extension to the Vat reduction.

The Government has been urged to keep Vat reductions in place for at least another three months.

The standard Vat rate was reduced from 23% to 21% — mainly to help Covid-hit retailers —
in last July’s stimulus plan. The reduction period is due to expire at the end of this month.