Michael Healy-Rae
Question:142 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Finance his views on a pre-budget submission regarding an increase in the price of cigarettes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31529/11]
View answerTuesday, 25 October 2011
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As the Deputy will be aware, taxes are considered in the context of the Budget process. It is the usual practice for the Minister for Finance not to speculate in advance of a Budget on what it will contain; and I do not propose to deviate from that practice.
Question No. 143 withdrawn.