Drogheda & District Chamber President Patricia Rooney has launched a “Drop the VAT” campaign. You can lend your support at www.dropthevat.com.
Ireland’s VAT rate is due to increase from 21% to 21.5% on the 1st of December 2008. With the UK due to drop theirs from 17.5% to 15%, that puts serious pressure on retailers close to the border.
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