PQ 137
150 Deputy Phil Hogan asked the Minister for Finance the taxation mechanism he is proposing to put in place to improve excise revenues from tobacco products while ensuring that cheap products do not proliferate the market; if he is considering utilising existing fiscal mechanisms such as a minimum excise duty which the majority of EU member states have in place to protect or improve revenues and keep prices high for health reasons; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22866/10]
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150 Deputy Phil Hogan asked the Minister for Finance the taxation mechanism he is proposing to put in place to improve excise revenues from tobacco products while ensuring that cheap products do not proliferate the market; if he is considering utilising existing fiscal mechanisms such as a minimum excise duty which the majority of EU member states have in place to protect or improve revenues and keep prices high for health reasons; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22866/10]
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