VAT Question (Not EU or Brexit related)

Sorry to be pedantic, but my reply was specifically to a poster who referred to sailing to “Holland and Germany”, hence I omitted the Irish exceptions :)
Surely nobody would assume the “oven ready” deal would have sorted out what they meant about Ireland as quickly as 3 years:):)
Indeed, Humber to Holland and Germany via Noriron would be an unlikely choice whereas for the more fortunate amongst us the Emerald Isle is an attractive proposition when heading south. Products labelled "oven ready" require further cooking and are often referred to as "half-baked", I'm not sure that kicking a can further down the road is helpful in providing the necessary energy.
 
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