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Dáil Éireann debate -
Friday, 20 May 1938

Vol. 71 No. 11

Ceisteanna—Questions. Written Answers. - Exchequer Receipts.

asked the Minister for Finance if he can state what were the net receipts obtained by the Exchequer during the financial year ended 31st March, 1938, in respect of the following:—(a) excise duties on beer, (b) excise duties on spirits, (c) customs duties on beer, (d) customs duties on spirits, distinguishing the amounts received in respect of brandy, geneva, rum and other sorts.

The net receipts from the duties in question during the financial year ended 31st March, 1938, were as follows:—

£

s.

d.

(a) Beer—Excise

2,838,880

10

4

(b) Spirits—Excise

1,762,414

5

9

(c) Beer—Customs

164,921

10

6

(d) Spirits—Customs:—

Brandy

114,493

8

7

Geneva

115,623

11

3

Rum

76,957

16

5

Other sorts

277,833

7

11

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