Government figures show Vat returns are half a billion euro ahead of this time last year
Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe said he could see evidence that firms and households are adopting a ‘wait and see’ approach. Photo: Collins
Turmoil? What turmoil? Despite the global economic uncertainty caused by US president Donald Trump’s tariffs, Irish consumer spending is as strong as ever.
Vat returns are running €0.5bn, or 6.8pc, ahead of this time last year, according to data published yesterday by the Department of Finance.
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