41 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Finance his views on the fact that in the Ukraine 20 cigarettes cost €1.05, while in Ireland a pack of cigarettes is €9.10; his views on whether the policy of taxation on cigarettes does not stop persons from smoking cigarettes but encourages smuggling; in view of fact that €500 million is being lost in taxes and VAT every year, if he will consider reducing the cost of cigarettes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14507/12]

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41 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Finance his views on the fact that in the Ukraine 20 cigarettes cost €1.05, while in Ireland a pack of cigarettes is €9.10; his views on whether the policy of taxation on cigarettes does not stop persons from smoking cigarettes but encourages smuggling; in view of fact that €500 million is being lost in taxes and VAT every year, if he will consider reducing the cost of cigarettes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14507/12]

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