Deirdre Clune
Question:237 Ms Clune asked the Minister for Finance the increases on tobacco products in the budgets for each of the years from 1995 to 1997; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4411/99]
Written Answers. - Tobacco Taxes.
I would like to inform the Deputy that the following, VAT inclusive, increases were imposed on a packet of 20 cigarettes, with pro rata increases on other tobacco products:
|
Budget Date |
Increase on a packet of 20 Cigarettes |
|
8 February 1995 |
12p |
|
23 January 1996 |
10p |
|
22 January 1997 |
7p |
|
3 December 1997 |
10p |