Róisín Shortall
Question:113 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Finance the revenue which would accrue if there was an increase of 1 pence in excise duty on a pint of beer, a 20 packet of cigarettes and a litre of petrol. [15853/96]
Written Answers. - Excise Duty.
I am informed by the Revenue Commissioners that the extra revenue which would accrue in a full year if there was an increase of 1 pence in excise duty on a pint of beer, a packet of 20 cigarettes and a litre of petrol is estimated as follows:
|
Excise |
VAT |
Total Tax |
|
|
£m |
£m |
£m |
|
|
Pint of Beer |
8.09 |
0.99 |
9.08 |
|
Packet of 20 cigarettes |
2.50 |
0.48 |
2.98 |
|
Litre of petrol |
12.51 |
2.29 |
14.80 |