Excise Duties

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 3 October 2017

Tuesday, 3 October 2017

Ceisteanna (115)

Éamon Ó Cuív

Ceist:

115. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Finance if he is examining the possibility of introducing an excise duty rebate of 50% on legally made poitín in the coming budget in order to stimulate this indigenous industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41593/17]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Finance

As the Deputy will be aware, it is a longstanding practice of the Minister for Finance not to comment, in advance of the Budget, on any tax matters that might be the subject of Budget decisions.