Catherine Martin at odds with Eamon Ryan in push to keep reduced Vat for hospitality 

The Green Party's Catherine Martin said she believes the lower rate needs to be "kept under consideration".

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The Tourism Minister says she will push the Government to retain the lower hospitality industry Vat rate, despite indications from her party leader that it will come to an end.

Catherine Martin has signalled her preference for the 9% rate to be retained but during Leaders' Questions on Thursday, Green Party leader Eamon Ryan said it was necessary to "restore the tax base".