Minister warns Cabinet over hiking 9% Vat rate
A row has broken out within Government over next week’s budget after Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe was warned that increasing the 9% Vat rate would “screw businesses” across the country.
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A row has broken out within Government over next week’s budget after Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe was warned that increasing the 9% Vat rate would “screw businesses” across the country.
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