Abstract
Ireland’s Sugar Sweetened Beverage Tax (SSBT) has yielded measurable benefits. However, combating the threat of obesity and overweight requires further action. The SSBT is currently narrowly focused on carbonated soft drinks. Our contemporary obesogenic environments offer highly processed, high-sugar, high-energy confectionery products at minimal cost. It is suggested that the Sugar Tax be extended to cover confectionery, sweets, and biscuits. Any extension in the Sugar Tax should be accompanied by a robust evaluation of outcomes.
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