Michael D'Arcy (Wexford, Fine Gael)
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Question 199: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the increase in revenue from excise on oil in 2005, 2006 and 2007. [32440/07]

Brian Cowen (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)
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I draw the Deputy's attention to the fact that I have not increased the rates of excise on petrol and diesel in the last three Budgets. In the Finance Bill 2005, I marginally increased the rates for auto-LPG, non-auto-LPG and fuel oil to comply with the minimum rates provided for in the EU Energy Tax Directive. In Budget 2006, I reduced the excise rates for kerosene, the primary fuel used for home heating as well as LPG also used for home heating by 50%. In Budget 2007, I further reduced both these fuels for home heating purposes to a zero rate. The increase in revenue is therefore primarily a reflection of the increase in demand for petrol and diesel. I am informed by the Revenue Commissioners that the increase in revenue from mineral oil tax for the requested period is as follows:

The figures provided for 2007 are the estimated end of year out-turn.