'Sugar tax' on fizzy drinks raises €32m, but none of it goes on tackling obesity
File Photo
Eilish O'Regan
The nation's craving for sweet, fizzy drinks generated €31.72m in the first year of the sugar tax - but not a cent has been directly spent on tackling the obesity crisis.
Latest Irish News
Paul Coghlan: Death of an old school democrat who believed in fairness for all
Junior Cycle geography: A ‘lot of peat and bogs’ but popular themes missing
Leaving Cert English Paper 2: No sign of Bishop at higher level but Kavanagh returns and Meehan makes her debut
Ireland to provide €1m aid support to the people of Ukraine following destruction of the Kakhovka dam
BREAKING | Taxi driver filmed threatening passenger with ‘gun’ attempted to flee after footage went viral, court told
Ireland postpones delivery of millions of Covid jabs we’ve already paid for
Iarnród Éireann services affected by signalling issue back on track – but delays on some routes remain
Wildfire warning amid fears over tinder-like conditions nationwide
Revealed: Scientists have discovered why Ireland has fewer earthquakes than Britain
Man sentenced to life for ‘brutal, horrendous’ murder of 60-year-old appeals conviction
Top Stories
Garda beaten and spat at during 25 minute ordeal after responding to call in Enniscrone
Kerry chip shop closes after 43 years – ‘It’s so upsetting saying goodbye to customers’
BREAKING | Taxi driver filmed threatening passenger with ‘gun’ attempted to flee after footage went viral, court told
LATEST | Radio DJ Nikki Hayes to be sentenced this year for money-laundering €10,000 through bank account
Latest NewsMore
Little Mix star Leigh-Anne Pinnock announces release date for first solo single
Danny Dyer hopes England can secure win with teamwork at Soccer Aid match
Paul McGinley: PGA Tour players will feel like the losers out of golf merger with LIV
West Ham fans line streets to toast Europa Conference League champions
Donegal GAA to create new head of operations role as county board acts on findings of Croke Park report
New cast member joins Emmerdale as character who is fresh out of prison
Rory McIlroy in contention for third tilt at Canadian Open title
Leaving Cert Analysis - English (Higher) Paper 2
Junior Cycle geography: A ‘lot of peat and bogs’ but popular themes missing
West Ham fans still in disbelief after trophy win
