asked the Minister for Finance what is the duty on the half-pint and bottle of ale as sold across the counter; and what is the specific gravity.
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Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Liquor Duties.
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asked the Minister for Finance what is the duty on the half-pint and bottle of larger as sold across the counter; and what is the specific gravity.
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asked the Minister for Finance what is the amount of duty payable on a pint of stout as sold over the counter; and what is the specific gravity.
I propose, with your permission, a Cheann Comhairle, to take Questions Nos. 5, 6 and 7 together.
On the average the duty paid on a half-pint or half-pint bottle of ale is approximately 4¼d, on lager beer 4¾d and on a pint of stout 9?d. Information about the specific gravities of beers is regarded as confidential by the Revenue Commissioners.
Will the Board tell the people what they drink?
I know well what they drink.
Light beer.