Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe says it’s ‘not possible’ to remove sunscreen from highest Vat rate

Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe says it’s ‘not possible’ to remove sunscreen from highest Vat rate

Europe has been sweltering under one of the most extreme heatwaves ever recorded for this time of year, but the Government insists the 23pc Vat rate on sunscreen will not be reduced as it’s deemed a “non-essential item”.