‘Cut VAT on defibrillators for clubs’

A FORMER All-Ireland winning Kerry footballer yesterday called for the removal of 21% value-added tax (VAT) on defibrillators being purchased by sports and social clubs.

‘Cut VAT on defibrillators for clubs’

Kerry County Council member Michael Gleeson said defibrillators saved lives and clubs should be given every encouragement to purchase them.

Costing around €1,650, the equipment is used to administer electric shock to people suffering cardiac arrest.

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