161. Deputy Jerry Buttimer asked the Minister for Finance the reason there has been a change in the VAT classification of smoothies made of frozen yoghurt; the reason frozen yoghurt is no longer classified as milk and preparations and extracts derived from milk and thereby zero rated for VAT; his views that applying the standard rate of VAT to these smoothies in contrast to the zero rate of VAT which applies to less healthy drinks and foods contradicts Government health policy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1512/15]

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161. Deputy Jerry Buttimer asked the Minister for Finance the reason there has been a change in the VAT classification of smoothies made of frozen yoghurt; the reason frozen yoghurt is no longer classified as milk and preparations and extracts derived from milk and thereby zero rated for VAT; his views that applying the standard rate of VAT to these smoothies in contrast to the zero rate of VAT which applies to less healthy drinks and foods contradicts Government health policy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1512/15]

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