asked the Minister for Finance if he is aware of the increasing problems of businesses in the Border areas because of cross-Border trading and his intentions to assist them in the forthcoming budget.
Written Answers. - Cross-Border Trading.
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The reduction in the spirits duty in 1984 and the 1985 budget changes in VAT and television duty have had a considerable beneficial effect on businesses generally in the State. Nevertheless I am aware that there are still problems for certain traders, particularly in Border areas. I will be taking this, inter alia, into account when framing the budget.