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Government Examining New Levy On Processed Foods

The tax is being analysed to try and reduce obesity.

A new levy on some processed foods could be on the way.

It's due to an examination by Government on the impact of tax on sugar-sweetened drinks.

The tax is being analysed to try and reduce obesity.

Sinn Fein Louth TD Ruairí Ó Murchú says the sugar tax needs to be extended to some processed foods:

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