Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 28 March 2023
616. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Health the estimated revenue that would be raised annually if an annual €500 tobacco retailer licence fee per retail outlet was introduced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14688/23]
View answerThe Public Health (Tobacco Products and Nicotine Inhaling Products) Bill will provide for the introduction of a licensing system for the retail sale of tobacco products. An annual licence will be required for each outlet where tobacco products are sold. The proposed annual fee is yet to be determined. It is not possible to estimate the number of retail outlets that would opt to sell or continue to sell tobacco products following the introduction of a requirement for an annual licence and fee.
