108 Deputy Jerry Buttimer asked the Minister for Finance if he will act to enhance measures to tackle tobacco smuggling following the publication of new research for the Irish Heart Foundation titled Tobacco Taxation, Smuggling and Smoking in Ireland, which estimates that the investment of an additional €8 million in measures to reduce the illicit trade in tobacco has the potential to bring the State an extra €130 million in tobacco tax receipts per year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32923/11]

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108 Deputy Jerry Buttimer asked the Minister for Finance if he will act to enhance measures to tackle tobacco smuggling following the publication of new research for the Irish Heart Foundation titled Tobacco Taxation, Smuggling and Smoking in Ireland, which estimates that the investment of an additional €8 million in measures to reduce the illicit trade in tobacco has the potential to bring the State an extra €130 million in tobacco tax receipts per year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32923/11]

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