Jack Wall (Kildare South, Labour)
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Question 170: To ask the Minister for Finance if the recent changes to the licensing laws has seen a reduction in Exchequer returns from that sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40751/08]

Brian Lenihan Jnr (Dublin West, Fianna Fail)
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I am informed by the Revenue Commissioners that Exchequer returns from the alcohol drinks sector are not captured in such a way as to be able to identify and measure the effect of the changes to the licensing laws, under the Intoxicating Liquor Act 2008, as distinct from the effects of other market factors on customer demand. It is not possible therefore to provide the information requested by the Deputy.