Sligo-Leitrim TD Frank Feighan says many businesses in Sligo, Leitrim, South Donegal and North Roscommon will not survive if the Government does not introduce a 0% VAT rate for the tourism and hospitality sector at this time of crisis.
Speaking in the Dáil, Deputy Feighan secured the backing of the Minister for State at the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport Brendan Griffin for such an initiative.
Deputy Marian Harkin added her support to other members of the Dáil who called for zero rate VAT to be applied in the hospitality sector and hoped that this measure would form part of the Programme for Government.
