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Should we reduce VAT to help with people’s energy bills?

With electricity prices in particular seemingly going through the roof, is it time to reduce VAT on bills to help people through the winter? 

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16.50 26 Jan 2022


Should we reduce VAT to help with people’s energy bills?


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16.50 26 Jan 2022


With electricity prices in particular seemingly going through the roof, is it time to reduce VAT on bills to help people through the winter? 

Kieran was joined by Mick Barry, People Before Profit TD for Cork North Central, Sadhbh O’Neill, lecturer in climate policy and environmental politics in DCU and John Fitzgerald, adjunct professor at Trinity College Dublin to discuss...

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