An expected ruling from the European Court of Justice this week will allow Internet users to avoid paying duty on cigarettes and alcohol. The decision to allow the sale of these goods online means that users will only be required to pay the duty owed to the country of sale. This may result in the Irish government losing millions in income from excise duty.

Ireland is the most expensive country in the EU when it comes to paying excise duty on wine and second costliest for buying cigarettes. In some Eastern European member states, 20 cigarettes can cost 75c.

In Fact, Ah is surprised that this story is not being given any coverage in the Irish MSM. Let's all get pissed.

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Published by Colm.