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.