Tax Yield

Wednesday, 26 July 2017

Questions (206)

Thomas P. Broughan

Question:

206. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Finance the projections on additional tax yield if excise duties on petrol and diesel were equalised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36452/17]

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Minister for Finance

I am informed by Revenue that the full year tax yield from equalising the tax on diesel with the tax on petrol is estimated at €337 million assuming no change in behaviour.

Questions Nos. 207 and 208 answered with Question No. 148.