A new study finds Irish consumers pay the second-highest alcohol excise duties in Europe. The research compares excise taxation levels across European countries and concludes that Ireland’s charges place it near the top of the rankings.
The sources also describe how the cost difference can be significant for everyday purchases. BreakingNews.ie says a pint of beer in an Irish pub faces an excise amount of about €0.55, compared with around €0.05 in Spain and Germany. RTE News focuses on the overall finding that Ireland is ranked second highest for alcohol excise in Europe.
Both outlets attribute the conclusion to a “new research” report and present it as a comparative tax assessment across countries. They do not cite a specific lead author or methodology in the provided text, nor do they discuss broader impacts such as consumer prices, enforcement, or health outcomes.
