Michael McGrath
Question:92. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the yield that would be raised from a 10% levy on alcohol sales in off licence premises; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40316/13]
View answerThursday, 26 September 2013
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The Deputy should be aware that EU Directive 92/93, which governs the structure of alcohol taxation, requires that such taxes are applied by reference to the nature and strength of the product rather than the means of packaging. It does not provide for different tax treatment of alcohol products depending on where the product is sold. Accordingly, the introduction of such a levy would not be possible.
Question No. 93 withdrawn.