Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 9 July 2014
67. Deputy Kevin Humphreys asked the Minister for Finance as excise is €149 million ahead of profile for the year so far, and €58 million in June alone, he will outline where this buoyancy arises; and if he will provide a breakdown of where the increased excises are accruing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30216/14]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe end-June 2014 Exchequer returns confirmed that excise duties recorded a surplus over profile in the month of June of €58 million. In terms of the cumulative target, excise duties were up €149 million against profile. The excise performance has been reasonably strong across a number of the excise components. In terms of where the overperformance arises, around 30% is from VRT, 60% from fuels and 10% from other. However, it should be noted that these percentages are on a Revenue net receipts basis. While not directly comparable with Exchequer receipts, these figures are illustrative.
