asked the Minister for Finance if he intends giving further consideration to the question of revoking the 5 per cent. import duty on newsprint in view of the large numbers employed in the printing industry.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Import Duty on Newsprint.
I cannot at present recommend the revocation of the 5 per cent. ad valorem duty on newsprint in view of the amount of revenue involved.
Can the Minister say if it is proposed to retain this as a permanent duty?
We are retaining it, anyway.
Retaining it?
Nothing is permanent.
If it is not permanent, will the Minister consider revoking it?
Not this year, anyway.