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VAT on hurleys to remain at 23% despite ash dieback problems

There had been suggestions to ease the VAT rate given the current problems with the killer tree disease.

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Oct 19th 2013, 8:45 AM

Further restrictions on ash imports imposed as disease continues to spread

The new legislation adds restrictions to the countries from which it can be imported while also impacting its movement and export within Ireland.

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Nov 7th 2012, 12:36 PM