Catherine Murphy (Kildare North, Social Democrats)
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93. To ask the Minister for Finance the amount collected by the Exchequer by way of the environmental levy on plastic bags for the past three years to date; if in a situation in which a retailer sells a plastic bag to a customer for a price above the 22 cent levy, the excess amount is liable for VAT; the amount of VAT collected in respect of plastic bags sold above the 22 cent price; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35479/17]

Paschal Donohoe (Dublin Central, Fine Gael)
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I am advised by the Revenue Commissioners that information in respect of tax collection, including the amount collected for the environmental levy on plastic bags, is available on the Commissioners' website at: .

The most recently available figures available are for 2016. I am further informed that it is not possible for Revenue to provide the VAT collected from plastic bags sold above the 22 cent price.