Alcohol Pricing

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 7 February 2024

Wednesday, 7 February 2024

Questions (117)

John Paul Phelan

Question:

117. Deputy John Paul Phelan asked the Minister for Finance the expected impact on Exchequer revenues of a reduction in VAT on zero alcohol beers from 23% to 13.5%; the expected impact of such a change on consumption; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5631/24]

Written answers

Minister for Finance

I am advised by Revenue that traders are not required to identify the VAT yield generated from the supply of specific goods and services on their VAT returns. Therefore, it is not possible to provide an accurate costing for the measure outlined.