Ireland to Cut VAT to 9% From 13.5% on Gas and Electricity

Irish government moves to cut sales tax on gas and electricity for six months from 1 May, Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe tells reporters in Dublin.

• Govt also to further cut tax on gas-oil by 2.7 cents
• Tax cuts on gasoline to be extended until next budget announced
  • Budget usually published in mid-October
• Donohoe sees inflation remaining above 6% this year
• NOTE: April 12, Ireland Looks at Lowering VAT on Electricity and Gas Bills

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