Excise Duties Yield

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 24 July 2018

Tuesday, 24 July 2018

Ceisteanna (233)

Thomas P. Broughan

Ceist:

233. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Finance the details of current projections on additional tax yield if excise duties on petrol and diesel were equalised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33520/18]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Finance

I am advised by Revenue that, based on consumption estimates for 2018, the additional tax yield if Excise duties on petrol and diesel were equalised is estimated at €353 million (including both additional Excise & VAT) per annum.