asked the Minister for Finance the action, if any, it is proposed to take against British bookmakers whose representatives take bets when they are present at Irish race meetings, paying no tax to the Irish Exchequer.
Written Answers - On-course Betting
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As there is no Government tax applicable to bets placed on-course since the removal of the 1½ per cent stamp duty from 1 April 1985, I do not propose to take any action. I am informed that the control and allotment of bookmaking pitches on race courses is a matter for the Racing Board in conjunction with the individual race executive.