Poultry farmers call for 9% Vat rate on gas and electricity to be retained 

The reduction from 13.5% Vat to 9% was introduced on gas and electricity as part of the National Energy Security Framework to secure supply after the Ukraine war, and is in place until February 28.

Farmers are calling on the Government to retain the 9% Vat rate on gas and electricity as it prepares to announce its cost of living package this week.

Irish Farmers' Association poultry chair Nigel Sweetnam said that this retention is critical, and if reversed, "it would be inflationary and could lead to significant cost increases for poultry farmers across the country".