Arthur Spring
Question:66. Deputy Arthur Spring asked the Minister for Finance the level of taxation that has been generated by the sale of tobacco products each year since 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4880/13]
View answerThursday, 31 January 2013
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Written answers
I am informed by the Revenue Commissioners that the yield from Tobacco Products Tax and estimated VAT on tobacco products for the years 2008 to 2012 is as follows:
|
- |
Tobacco Products Tax |
VAT |
|
€m |
€m |
|
|
2008 |
1,170 |
327 |
|
2009 |
1,216 |
314 |
|
2010 |
1,159 |
335 |
|
2011 |
1,126 |
302 |
|
2012 |
1,113 |
310 |
It should be noted that the 2012 figure for Tobacco Products Tax is provisional at this time and is subject to change. Please note that the Value Added Tax receipts are estimated, as the VAT returns do not require the yield from a particular sector or sub-sector of trade to be identified.