240 Deputy Joe McHugh asked the Minister for Finance his views on whether the Exchequer lost €500 million due to the illegal cigarette trade in 2008; his further views on whether Customs are sufficiently staffed to address this problem; if he will increase the number employed by Customs; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that retailers here lose €500 million per annum due to this problem; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34528/09]

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240 Deputy Joe McHugh asked the Minister for Finance his views on whether the Exchequer lost €500 million due to the illegal cigarette trade in 2008; his further views on whether Customs are sufficiently staffed to address this problem; if he will increase the number employed by Customs; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that retailers here lose €500 million per annum due to this problem; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34528/09]

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