Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 5 February 2015
133. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the yield from stamp duty on credit cards, debit cards and cheques in each year from 2012 to 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5378/15]
View answerI am informed by the Revenue Commissioners that the yield from Stamp Duty on credit and debit cards and on cheques, for the years in question, is as shown in following table. Also shown is the yield from Stamp Duty on all cash cards for information.
|
Year |
Credit Cards €m |
Debit Cards Only €m |
Cash Cards* €m |
Cheques €m |
|
2012 |
51.64 |
0.03 |
16.54 |
30.97 |
|
2013 |
49.62 |
Nil |
18.32 |
25.32 |
|
2014 |
45.85 |
Nil |
18.76 |
27.42 |
* Cash cards include debit only cards, ATM only cards and combined ATM/debit cards.
