Longford TD attends briefing on campaign to end VAT on newspapers

Published 27th Sep 2022, 10:33 GMT

Two former Longford Leader staff, Deputy Joe Flaherty and John Donohoe (Meath Chronicle), pictured with Iconic Media Group Editorial Director Brian Keyes at the Dáil Picture: Fennell Photography 2022

placeholder image — Two former Longford Leader staff, Deputy Joe Flaherty and John Donohoe (Meath Chronicle), pictured with Iconic Media Group Editorial Director Brian Keyes at the Dáil Picture: Fennell Photography 2022

Representatives of regional and national newspapers, Local Ireland and NewsBrands Ireland, visited the Dáil last recently to make the case for reducing the VAT rate for newspapers and news websites to 0% amid unprecedented challenges for the industry.

NewsBrands Ireland and Local Ireland, jointly submitted a detailed proposal to the Department of Finance in July ahead of Budget 2023.