Seán Sherlock (Cork East, Labour)
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Question 122: To ask the Minister for Finance the amount recouped by the State in excise duty on alcohol in 2007, 2008 and to date in 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47702/09]

Brian Lenihan Jnr (Dublin West, Fianna Fail)
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I am informed by the Revenue Commissioners that the yield to the Exchequer from Alcohol Products Tax on the sale of alcohol from 2007 to 2009 is set out as follows:

Alcohol Products Tax Yield

As the Deputy is aware excise duty, inclusive of VAT, on alcohol products was reduced with effect from Budget night by 12 cent per pint of beer and cider, 14 cent per half glass of spirits and by 60 cent per standard bottle of wine.