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Irish excise on alcohol second highest in Europe - study
Irish consumers pay the second highest excise duty on alcohol in Europe, according to new research.
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Irish consumers pay the second highest excise duty on alcohol in Europe, according to new research.
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Irish excise on alcohol second highest in Europe - study
Irish consumers pay the second highest excise duty on alcohol in Europe, according to new research.
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