- The Government extended the 9 percent VAT rate on gas and electricity for six more months.
- The rate was set to return to 13.5 percent on 1 May 2025 but will now remain until 31 October 2025.
- Further extensions will be considered during the normal budget process.
- Minister for Finance, Paschal Donohoe, stated the extension aligns with commitments to address energy cost pressures.
- Energy prices are rising again, making the extension of support appropriate.
Source: charteredaccountants.ie
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