Proinsias De Rossa
Ceist:39 Proinsias De Rossa asked the Minister for Finance if he plans to reduce excise duties; the main areas in which he is considering any such reduction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23461/00]
Vol. 525 No. 1
39 Proinsias De Rossa asked the Minister for Finance if he plans to reduce excise duties; the main areas in which he is considering any such reduction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23461/00]
As the Deputy is no doubt aware, it is not customary for the Minister for Finance to indicate in advance what measures, if any, will be taken in the budget.
It is not my intention to break with this tradition.