McGrath: Vat cut has to be reversed as Government 'can't do everything'

Vat reduction was introduced before Christmas

Public Expenditure Minister Michael McGrath was responding to calls for the Vat reduction to be extended. Picture: Julien Behal/PA Wire

The Vat cut introduced before Christmas has to be reversed as the Government “can’t do everything”, Public Expenditure Minister Michael McGrath has said.

Speaking to a private meeting of the Fianna Fáil parliamentary party, Mr McGrath was responding to calls for the Vat reduction to be extended.