Joan Burton
Question:134. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Finance the date which the tax on sugar sweetened drinks will commence in April 2018. [48732/17]
View answerDáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 21 November 2017
134. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Finance the date which the tax on sugar sweetened drinks will commence in April 2018. [48732/17]
View answerAs I have said all along, it is my intention to introduce the tax on sugar-sweetened drinks at the beginning of April to align with the introduction of Soft Drinks Industry Levy in the UK, subject to State aid approval from the European Commission.