Calls for government to get rid of 23% VAT on defibrillators
The Irish Government now has the chance to get rid of VAT on life-saving equipment like defibrillators. It’s after MEPs backed an overhaul of the VAT system across Europe allowing member states to have more flexibility to decide the rate applicable to some products. Difibrillators currently attract a 23 per…
EU: ‘Specific’ solution needed for Ireland on Brexit
The EU’s Chief Brexit negotiator says the EU will seek a ‘specific’ solution for Ireland as the talks progress. North West Independent MEP Marian Harkin has welcomed the comments made this morning by Michel Barnier during a debate in the European Parliament on Brexit. Mr Barnier said there can be…