- The government has been criticized for not extending the reduced 9% VAT rate to beauty and nail salons, while hairdressing services will benefit from it.
- Deputy Carol Nolan called the move unfair and damaging to small, often women-led businesses struggling with high VAT and economic pressures.
- The Minister for Finance explained that EU VAT rules allow the reduced rate for hairdressing but not for beautician services, which are subject to a minimum 12% rate.
- Nolan questioned the rationale for this exclusion and asked if compensatory supports would be considered for affected businesses.
Source: offalyexpress.ie
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