EU considering VAT rise on Irish goods

THE European Union is considering proposals to introduce VAT to certain consumer goods in Ireland, including children’s shoes and clothes.

The cost of food, transport, books, and other services could increase dramatically under proposals to simplify VAT rates across the EU. There is zero VAT in Ireland on all those items.

However, the European Commission has been asked to come up with proposals to simplify the range of VAT rates across the EU.