84 Deputy Charles Flanagan asked the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the average fine for handling illegal cigarettes was €423 during the first three months of 2009 while at the same time, seizures of illegal and counterfeit cigarettes has jumped from 826 million cigarettes in 2007 to 134 billion in 2008 costing the tax payer more than €500 million; his views on whether a new Garda and customs operation needs to be set up to target smuggling and on whether tougher penalties are required; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35772/09]

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84 Deputy Charles Flanagan asked the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the average fine for handling illegal cigarettes was €423 during the first three months of 2009 while at the same time, seizures of illegal and counterfeit cigarettes has jumped from 826 million cigarettes in 2007 to 134 billion in 2008 costing the tax payer more than €500 million; his views on whether a new Garda and customs operation needs to be set up to target smuggling and on whether tougher penalties are required; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35772/09]

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