Kevin Humphreys (Dublin South East, Labour)
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To ask the Minister for Finance what would the expected full year yield in 2013 be from a 10 cent, 20 cent, 25 cent and 30 cent increase including VAT respectively on excise on tobacco; what would the expected yield be from increasing the excise including VAT on roll your own tobacco to the same level as cigarettes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46458/12]

Michael Noonan (Limerick City, Fine Gael)
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I am informed by the Revenue Commissioners that, based on data currently available, the estimated yields in 2013 from an increase in excise (VAT inclusive) on the products referred to are as follows.

Excise on tobacco

The expected yield from increasing the excise (including VAT) on Roll Your Own tobacco to the same level as cigarettes would be in the range of €120-€140m for a full year.