Tax Code

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 6 March 2012

Tuesday, 6 March 2012

Questions (172)

Maureen O'Sullivan

Question:

213 Deputy Maureen O’Sullivan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform concerning 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]

Written answers

Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform (Deputy 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Question No. 214 withdrawn.