PQ 557
557. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance whether his Department has engaged at EU level regarding the VAT treatment of sunscreen products; whether consideration has been given to seeking amendments at EU level to permit reduced or zero VAT rates for sunscreen products as preventative health items; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42669/26]
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557. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance whether his Department has engaged at EU level regarding the VAT treatment of sunscreen products; whether consideration has been given to seeking amendments at EU level to permit reduced or zero VAT rates for sunscreen products as preventative health items; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42669/26]
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