Being more ‘targeted’ not permitted under EU laws
Former finance minister Paschal Donohoe was advised of the costs. Photo: Steve Humphreys
Officials warned that a cut in Vat for cafes, restaurants and fast-food chains would come at an “extremely significant” cost to the taxpayer and would create a lot of “dead weight” by supporting businesses that did not need help.
In a pre-budget submission, Department of Finance civil servants said the measure would apply to all businesses.
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