RAS retailer sentiment survey on the impact illicit trade Question Title 1. Do you believe illicit trade of excise duty goods (alcohol, tobacco and fuel products) is currently having an impact on your retail business? Yes No Don't know Please provide further detail Question Title 2. If yes, which areas of illicit trade do you believe are having most impact on your business? Please select from the below. Cigarettes & tobacco Alcohol Fuel Solid fuel N/A Other (please specify) Question Title 3. Do you believe the cost of living crisis and rising inflation will result in even more consumers turning to the black market for excisable products? Yes No Don't know Please provide further detail Question Title 4. Do you believe the cost of living crisis and high prices will result in even more consumers turning to the black market for tobacco products? Yes No Don't know Please provide further detail Question Title 5. Has your store experienced a decrease in cigarette and tobacco sales since the post-pandemic return of international travel? Yes No Don't know Please provide further detail Question Title 6. To what extent , if any, has the availability of duty-free cigarettes between the Britain and Ireland for travellers had on sales of tobacco products on your business? Greatly decreased sale of tobacco products Somewhat decreased sale of tobacco products No difference Greatly improved sale of tobacco products Somewhat improved sale of tobacco products Don't know Please provide further detail Question Title 7. Do you have any further observations from a retailer perspective on current smuggling and black market activity in Ireland? Done