SUPERMAC’S PAT MC DONAGH REJECTS IDEA OF SUGAR TAX

Date Published: 13-Nov-2012

Leading fast food retailer Galway’s Pat McDonagh is admitting that sales rise across his stores on children’s allowance day.

However the Supermac’s boss doesn’t believe the introduction of a sugar tax is a good idea.

It’s understood a report commissioned by the Minister for Health is recommending a hike in excise duty on sugary soft drinks in an effort to curb childhood obesity.

It’s now up to the Department of Health’s obesity committee to advise whether a sugar tax should be introduced.

Pat McDonagh says while his company does enjoy a sales boost on children’s allowance day each month, he believes this type of tax will have wider ramifications