NEW DEPOSIT RETURN SCHEME FOR IRELAND
A new Deposit Return Scheme is being introduced in Ireland and DRSI CLG has been appointed by the Department of Environment, Climate and Communications as the scheme administrator. DRSI CLG, which will trade as Re-turn, is a new company limited by guarantee and was established by beverage producers and retailers in order to fulfil their […]
Revenue: Sale Of Laundered Diesel In Retail Outlets Almost Eliminated
The systematic selling of illicit fuel through retail outlets and its use in the transport sector is close to being fully eliminated, according to Revenue. Since 2016, Revenue has carried out an annual sampling programme to determine the extent to which laundered road diesel is found in licensed fuel outlets. The National Oil Random Sampling Programme was […]
Retailers – Changes to 9% VAT Rate Budget 2019
Following the Budget Statement from Minister for Finance Paschal Donohue on Tuesday, retailers should familiarise themselves with the range of products, currently attracting the 9% second reduced rate that will now attract VAT @ 13.5% from January 1st, 2019. In retail/wholesale, the 9% VAT covered: Hot Tea and Coffee Hot Sandwich – including hot/toasted bread, […]
Display Of Prices For Goods And Services
In Ireland while there are no controls on prices, there is legislation the way prices of products and services are displayed to consumers. These laws consist of the EC (Requirements to Indicate Product Prices) Regulations 2002 and Orders made under the Prices Act 1958 to 1972 and the Consumer Protection Act 2007 (pdf). The legislation […]
