Written answers
Thursday, 14 October 2010
Department of Finance
Tax Collection
5:00 pm
Mary Upton (Dublin South Central, Labour)
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Question 62: To ask the Minister for Finance in view of the continuing negative effect of the air travel tax on tourist numbers, airlines and the public finances, the action she has taken to progress the removal or significant reduction of the air travel tax, to help promote Ireland as a potential destination for tourists; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36955/10]
Brian Lenihan Jnr (Dublin West, Fianna Fail)
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2057The air travel tax was one of a number of Budgetary measures introduced that was necessary in the context of an overall response to the fiscal challenges we face and represents a genuine effort to broaden the tax base in a fair and equitable manner. I have stated before that the impact of the tax on passenger numbers is being overstated.
As the Deputy will be aware, Germany has announced plans to introduce an air travel tax with effect from 1 January 2011.
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