163 Deputy John Deasy asked the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to the fact that following the announcement in the United Kingdom pre-budget report that the rate of value added tax in the UK will be reduced to 15%, the Irish VAT rate will be 6.5% greater than in the UK and that this, combined with the fall in the value of sterling, is causing trading problems to retail outlets and other small businesses; the fiscal measures he plans to alleviate these adverse effects; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43824/08]

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163 Deputy John Deasy asked the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to the fact that following the announcement in the United Kingdom pre-budget report that the rate of value added tax in the UK will be reduced to 15%, the Irish VAT rate will be 6.5% greater than in the UK and that this, combined with the fall in the value of sterling, is causing trading problems to retail outlets and other small businesses; the fiscal measures he plans to alleviate these adverse effects; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43824/08]

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