Written Answers - Tax Code

Tuesday, 6 March 2012

Dáil Éireann Debate
Vol. 758 No. 1

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  213.  Deputy Maureen O’Sullivan  Information on Maureen O'Sullivan  Zoom on Maureen O'Sullivan   asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform concerning  Information on Brendan Howlin  Zoom on Brendan Howlin   the Estimates for public services, if he will confirm that taxpayer support to the horse-racing and greyhound fund is projected to be reduced in 2012 by 1.75% to €56.29 million; the amount of the projected spend of €56.29 million that is likely to be recouped by the Exchequer through direct taxation, that is, from taxes on betting; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12652/12]

Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform (Deputy Brendan Howlin): Information on Brendan Howlin  Zoom on Brendan Howlin  I wish to confirm that the taxpayer support to the Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund is €56.29 million as published in the recent Revised Estimates for Public Services 2012. The forecast for Betting Duty in 2012 is €34m which includes €10m for the extension of the betting duty to the online sector as per Budget announcement.

Question No. 214 withdrawn.

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