[Oireachtas] Dail Eireann debate. Written answers 103, 104, 105, 106 - Excise duties yield [41342/13, 41343/13, 41344/13 & 41345/13]. (02 Oct 2013)
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103. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the yield from increasing the excise duty on a packet of 20 cigarettes by 20c, 50c and €1 respectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41342/13]
Minister for Finance (Deputy Michael Noonan): I propose to take Questions Nos. 103 to 106, inclusive, together.
I am informed by the Revenue Commissioners that, based on data currently available, the estimated full year yield from an increase in excise (VAT inclusive) on the products referred to are as follows:
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20c
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50c
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€1
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-
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Full year
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Full year
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Full year
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Wine
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11.3
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27.1
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50.5
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Tobacco
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30.7
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75.8
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148.8
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-
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2c
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5c
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10c
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-
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Full year
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Full year
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Full year
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Beer
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13.8
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34.4
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68.5
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Cider
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1.9
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4.7
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9.4
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Spirits
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7.6
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18.8
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36.9
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