327. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Finance if he is confident in the methodology behind the Revenue Commissioners ready reckoner, which estimates the fiscal impact of changes to tobacco excise; if he accepts that the model appears not to take into account any behavioural responses such as changes in consumption patterns or the growth of the illicit trade driven by consumers seeking alternative purchasing routes in response to high excise; the steps being taken to improve the accuracy and reliability of such projections; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37268/25]

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327. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Finance if he is confident in the methodology behind the Revenue Commissioners ready reckoner, which estimates the fiscal impact of changes to tobacco excise; if he accepts that the model appears not to take into account any behavioural responses such as changes in consumption patterns or the growth of the illicit trade driven by consumers seeking alternative purchasing routes in response to high excise; the steps being taken to improve the accuracy and reliability of such projections; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37268/25]

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