September 28, 2023

Retailers Against Smuggling call for government to increase resources in budget to combat smuggling 

Illegal tobacco sales cost the Exchequer €384 million in 2022, Revenue needs more funds to combat smuggling    In its pre-budget submission released today, Retailers Against […]
July 4, 2018

Retailers Against Smuggling attend Leinster House briefing to raise awareness of the growing concern surrounding smuggling in Ireland

Wednesday 4 July, Dublin On Wednesday, 4 July, Retailers Against Smuggling (RAS) attended a Leinster House briefing hosted by Fianna Fáil Deputy Declan Breathnach to raise […]
June 14, 2018

Border retailers 70% more concerned about impact Brexit will have on smuggling and the border, compared to last year’s annual survey

14 June 2018, Dublin Retailers Against Smuggling (RAS) are launching their second annual survey at the second high-level roundtable discussion in Belfast to tackle Brexit, the […]
October 10, 2017

Increase in excise on cigarettes nothing more than stealth tax on customers and a gift to criminals – Retailers Against Smuggling

10th October 2018, Dublin Retailers are angry at the Government’s decision to impose yet another excise increase of 50c on tobacco, bringing the total cost of […]
July 21, 2016

Tax Strategy report encouraging Budget 2017 excise increase is direct win for smuggling criminals

21 July 2016 Retailers Against Smuggling (RAS) Spokesperson Benny Gilsenan expressed his frustration and disappointment following the publication of the Tax Strategy Group report (TSG) today […]