Yesterday’s news item called ‘Drinking water levy raises bottler prices’ reported that the new excise tax on bot-tled water amounted to 5c per litre.

The Customs Department, however, pointed out that, according to the Budget, the levy amounted to €0.005 (half a cent) per litre. The excise tax replaced the eco-contribution of 2c per bottle.

The error is regretted.

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