EU Directives

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 22 March 2018

Thursday, 22 March 2018

Ceisteanna (57)

Thomas P. Broughan

Ceist:

57. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Finance the position regarding the revision of Directive 2008/118/EC on the rules for cross-border movements of excisable goods such as alcohol or tobacco in particular regarding Article 32 of the directive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13464/18]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Finance

I am advised that the European Commission is currently developing proposals for a revision of Directive 2008/118/EC on the general arrangements for excise duty in the EU. The Commission is expected to publish these proposals during 2018. Ireland will participate fully in the legislative process once the proposals have been presented.