Government mulls extending lower VAT rate for tourism

No “cliff edge” to the wage supports for businesses at the end of June, says Tánaiste

Extending the 9% VAT rate for the tourism sector is being considered by Government to support businesses returning to work, Tánaiste Leo Varadkar has said. Picture: David Creedon/Anzenberger

Extending the 9% VAT rate for the tourism sector and a continued waiver of commercial rates are among the options being considered by Government to support businesses returning to work, Tánaiste Leo Varadkar has said.

Speaking as a major lifting of Covid-19 restrictions occurred today, Mr Varadkar insisted there will no “cliff edge” to the wage supports for businesses at the end of June.