asked the Minister for Finance if he will consider taking such steps as are necessary to provide on Aer Lingus planes tax-free beer, spirits and cigarettes for travellers en route, as are provided by British and continental airlines.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Tax-free Supplies on Aircraft.
Aircraft bound for places other than Great Britain and the Isle of Man are granted the same facilities by the Irish customs in regard to duty-free stores as are granted by the British customs. In the case of aircraft flying between Britain and this country, however, duty-free stores are not allowed nor are they allowed by the British authorities. The same position holds as regards ships. I am not satisfied the circumstances warrant an alteration of the present practice.