Minister for Finance (Deputy Michael Noonan): The Deputy will be aware the rate of excise duty on off-licences was reviewed in the context of the 2008 and 2009 Budgets. The annual excise duty payable on each off-licence was increased from €250 to €500. An off-licence selling the full range of alcohol products requires three licences — spirits, beer and wine. Consequently, shops who wish to sell all three alcohol products must obtain retailers off Licences which usually cost €1,500 per annum. However, an off-licence for a shop selling only wine will cost €500.

 

Written Answers - Liquor Licences

Vol. 731 No. 1

Tuesday, 3 May 2011