Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 26 June 2013
129. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the provisions in the licensing application conditions for the national lottery regarding funding for good causes and the percentage that will apply for good causes on an ongoing basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30985/13]
View answerUnder the next National Lottery licence, annual contributions for Good Causes will be set at 65% of Gross Gaming Revenues. Gross Gaming Revenues are defined as the level of sales less the amount deducted for prizes.
As the Deputy is aware, the successful bidder for the next licence will also be required to make an upfront payment to the State in return for a 20 year licence to operate the National Lottery.
