Budget 2010: Drinks industry calls for alcohol tax freeze
The tax escalator introduced in the March 2008 Budget, which imposes a tax rise of 2pc above inflation on all alcoholic drinks, “was introduced under different economic circumstances,” a spokesman for...
View ArticleBudget 2010: ‘vice taxes’ serve up a bitter blow for cider drinkers
Tax on most alcoholic drinks will rise by two per cent above inflation from midnight on Sunday. The average price of a pint of beer will increase by 2p, a bottle of wine by 10p and a bottle of spirits...
View ArticleHealth warnings on alcoholic drinks can and bottles to be implemented in Ireland
Alcoholic drinks cans and bottles sold in Ireland will soon carry stark health warnings similar to those on cigarette packets, the Irish Mail on Sunday can reveal. The blunt messages, displayed...
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