Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 8 September 2020
294. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Finance if there will be a reduction in the amount required to be paid to the Revenue Commissioners by voluntary organisations whose premises have been closed for the past six months that wish to renew their club registration public dance licence and gaming lottery licence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22003/20]
View answerThe Government announced as part of a package of measures to assist the hospitality sector that court fees, excise licence duties and stamp duties relating to the renewal of pub and other liquor licences in 2020 would be waived. The relevant court fees, excise duties and stamp duties are as follows:
- Court certificate for renewal of pub licence (where required) - €150
- Public dancing licence - €490 (€335 court fee plus €155 excise duty)
- Public music and singing licence - €150
- Renewal of registration of registered club - €655 (€150 court fee plus €505 stamp duty)
- Restaurant certificate - €150
These reliefs will apply to voluntary organisations involved in those activities. I am advised that the Courts Service and Revenue are currently in contact in relation to the implementation of the Government decision in this area and that further information will be published shortly.
