FF announces pre-budget submission

Fianna Fáil wants to introduce a new ''fat tax' in the budget - along with an increase in the taxes on alcohol, cigarettes, and gambling.

FF announces pre-budget submission

Fianna Fáil wants to introduce a new ''fat tax' in the budget - along with an increase in the taxes on alcohol, cigarettes, and gambling.

The party is proposing a 5% levy on alcohol sold in off-licences; a 10c per pack increase on cigarettes excise duty and a levy on foodstuffs with high sugar content.

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