PQ 193
193. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Finance rather than increasing the tax on fizzy drinks, if it would be more prudent to remove or reduce the VAT from the sugar free drinks to encourage persons to switch to a healthier option; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51124/12]
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20 November 2012
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20 November 2012 · VAT Rates Application
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Michael Healy-Rae
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20 November 2012
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193. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Finance rather than increasing the tax on fizzy drinks, if it would be more prudent to remove or reduce the VAT from the sugar free drinks to encourage persons to switch to a healthier option; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51124/12]
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20 November 2012
VAT Rates Application
193. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Finance rather than increasing the tax on fizzy drinks, if it would be more prudent to remove or reduce the VAT from the sugar free drinks to encourage persons to switch to a healthier option; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51124/12]
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VAT Rates Application
VAT Rates Application
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- Official source: https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/question/2012-11-20/193/
- Open data entity: https://data.oireachtas.ie/ie/oireachtas/question/2012-11-20/pq_193
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