Seamus Kirk
Question:93 Mr. Kirk asked the Minister for Finance the total revenue yield from betting or gambling for each of the years 1995, 1996 and 1997; and if he will provide a breakdown of the sources of revenue. [3477/98]
Written Answers. - Tax Yield.
I am informed by the Revenue Commissioners that the breakdown of the total revenue yield from betting or gambling for each of the years 1995, 1996 and 1997 is as follows:
|
1995 |
1996 |
1997(¹) |
|
|
A: Excise Duty |
£ |
£ |
£ |
|
Betting duty |
38,218,981 |
40,641,469 |
45,409,380 |
|
Bookmaker's premises |
167,600 |
161,600 |
155,400 |
|
Bookmaker's licences |
124,800 |
107,000 |
113,580 |
|
Bookmaker Tote licence |
200 |
200 |
200 |
|
Gaming licences for premises |
113,900 |
61,625 |
N/A(³) |
|
Gaming machine licences |
1,040,120 |
1,163,915 |
N/A(³) |
|
B: VAT from gaming machine wagers |
3,700,000(²) |
3,800,000(²) |
N/A(³) |
|
Annual total revenue yield |
43,365,601 |
45,935,809 |
45,678,560 |
(¹) The 1997 figures are provisional and may be subject to change.
(²) The VAT figures are estimated as VAT returns are not made in a manner which would enable the yield from particular goods or services to be identified.
(³) Figures not available at present.