Gambling Sector

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 9 July 2013

Tuesday, 9 July 2013

Questions (175)

Brendan Griffin

Question:

175. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance the amount of winnings from gambling or lotteries paid out in the State per annum; the amount of this that arises from payouts of €500,000 or over; if he will provide any further details of the figures involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33415/13]

Written answers

Minister for Finance

I am advised by the Revenue Commissioners that statistics on winnings from gambling are not held by them. I would advise the Deputy that only betting comes within my remit in the context of betting duty. Overall gambling and gaming is within the remit of the Minister for Justice and Equality.