Willie Penrose
Ceist:69 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for Finance if he is in a position to give effect to his budget day announcement to reduce betting tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10209/99]
Written Answers. - Betting Tax.
As I announced in my budget speech, I propose to cut the existing rate of tax on off-course betting to 5 per cent with effect from 1 July 1999. An order to give effect to this change will be made shortly.