Dáil Éireann - Volume 355 - 24 January, 1985

Written Answers. - Excise Duties.

Mr. O'Kennedy Mr. O'Kennedy

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258. Mr. O'Kennedy asked the Minister for Finance the change in revenue in 1985 that would result from reducing [667] excise duty on beer by (a) 2p and (b) 5p; and the changes in the volume of sales within the State he is assuming in his reply.

Minister for Finance (Mr. Dukes) Alan Dukes

Minister for Finance (Mr. Dukes): The changes in revenue from beer sales in 1985 and in the volume of sales within the State from reductions in tax on beer are estimated as follows:

It is assumed that the changes would take effect from 31 January 1985.

Mr. O'Kennedy Mr. O'Kennedy

259. Mr. O'Kennedy asked the Minister for Finance the estimated change in revenue achieved by reducing excise duty on petrol by (a) 10p and (b) 20p; and the changes in the volume of sales within the State he is assuming in his reply.

Minister for Finance (Mr. Dukes) Alan Dukes

Minister for Finance (Mr. Dukes): The changes in revenue from petrol sales in 1985 and in the volume of sales within the State from reductions in tax on petrol are estimated as follows:

It is assumed that the changes would take effect from 31 January 1985.

Dáil Éireann 355 Written Answers. Excise Duties.

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