Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 20 March 2024
252. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Finance the revenue raised by the sugar-sweetened drinks tax each year since its introduction, and to date in 2024, broken down by the yield in each band; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12642/24]
View answerI am advised by Revenue that the receipts raised from the Sugar Sweetened Drinks Tax (SSDT), broken down by applicable SSDT band, are published on the Revenue website at the following link: www.revenue.ie/en/corporate/information-about-revenue/statistics/excise/sugar-tax/index.aspx.
The provisional receipts to the end of February 2024 are €5.7m, made up of €0.1m in SSDT Band 1 (total sugar content between 5mg and 8mg per 100ml) and €5.6m in SSDT Band 2 (total sugar content in excess of 8mg per 100ml).
