Bord Gáis defies anger over VAT rise on bills

BORD GÁIS has made no apology for applying the increased VAT rate of 13.5%, which was to become effective from January 1, on bills for the November/December period.

Last night, a spokesperson for the company said the tax increase from 12.5% to 13.5%, contained in the December Budget, was implemented in accordance with the Department of Finance and the VAT office.

The company had been instructed to include the increased rate on all invoices being issued in the New Year despite the fact that these bills would be for consumption of gas before the Budget.