47. Deputy Ciara Conway asked the Minister for Finance the reason equipment needed for citizens, and specifically children, with special needs is charged at the higher VAT rate; his plans to reduce the rate of VAT on special needs equipment in view of the fact that it places an extra financial burden on support groups, particularly voluntary groups; if there is any means by which voluntary organisations that work with children with special needs may claim a refund on VAT paid on specialist equipment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45419/14]

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47. Deputy Ciara Conway asked the Minister for Finance the reason equipment needed for citizens, and specifically children, with special needs is charged at the higher VAT rate; his plans to reduce the rate of VAT on special needs equipment in view of the fact that it places an extra financial burden on support groups, particularly voluntary groups; if there is any means by which voluntary organisations that work with children with special needs may claim a refund on VAT paid on specialist equipment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45419/14]

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1. 26 November 2014

   VAT Rate Application

   47. Deputy Ciara Conway asked the Minister for Finance the reason equipment needed for citizens, and specifically children, with special needs is charged at the higher VAT rate; his plans to reduce the rate of VAT on special needs equipment in view of the fact that it places an extra financial burden on support groups, particularly voluntary groups; if there is any means by which voluntary organisations that work with children with special needs may claim a refund on VAT paid on specialist equipment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45419/14]

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