She asked the Minister for Finance in the Dáil “if he would support the introduction of a VAT exemption on low emission slurry spreading equipment purchased by farmers” and asked if he would make a statement on the matter.
Responding, Minster Donohoe said that the rate of VAT on Irish goods is subject to EU VAT law, which does now allow discretion for a reduction on certain goods.
Source: agriland.ie
