Finance Minister warns price-gouging businesses not to come looking for help from Govt

Galway Bay fm newsroom - The Finance Minister's telling business not to come looking for help from Government if they're engaged in price gouging.

Concerns are being expressed about the high costs of hotels, hire cars and hospitality services here.

Minister Paschal Donohoe says that while he understands the industry was among the hardest hit during the covid 19 pandemic, they have been given assistance in the form of a lower VAT rate.

And in a stinging criticism, Minister Donohoe says businesses who are now overcharging customers are undermining the country, and can not expect help in the future.

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