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Why is our excise duty on alcohol so high?

New research, funded by the drinks industry, shows that Ireland has the second highest excise duty on alcohol in Europe.

We are trumped only by Finland, while some countries have no excise on alcohol at all.Why is our excise duty on alcohol so high? To discuss this and more with Claire was Sheila Gilheany, CEO of Alcohol Action Ireland and Donall O'Keefe, CEO of the Licensed Vintners Association.

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