Tax Code.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 9 November 2004

Tuesday, 9 November 2004

Ceisteanna (133)

Jim O'Keeffe

Ceist:

190 Mr. J. O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to the proposal from persons (details supplied) for staggered excise to apply to beer produced by microbrewers as in the UK and the US; and if he will give consideration to the case made. [27888/04]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Finance (Mr. Cowen)

A pre-budget submission from the Irish Craft Brewers Network has been received. This submission, as with all other pre-budget submissions, will be considered in the context of preparations for the forthcoming budget and Finance Bill.