I propose to take Questions Nos. 75 to 77, inclusive, together.
In regard to Question 20541/18, Revenue has advised me that 328 Bookmakers Licences were issued for the 2015 to 2017 licensing period, which ended on 30 November 2017. The total Excise Licence Duty payable for these licences was €164,000 (€500 x 328). If the Excise Licence Duty fee had been €635 for the two year period, the total Excise Licence Duty payable would have amounted to €208,280.
In regard to Question 20542/18, Revenue has advised me that 176 Amusement Licences, for a period not exceeding three months, issued during 2017. The total Excise Licence Duty payable for these licences was €6,688 (€38 x 176). If the Excise Licence Duty fee had been €55 for 2017, the total Excise Licence Duty payable would have amounted to €9,680.
In regard to Question 20543/18, Revenue has advised me that 8,728 Amusement Licences issued for twelve month periods during 2017. The total Excise Licence Duty payable for these licences was €1,091,000 (€125 x 8,728). If the Excise Licence Duty fee had been €170 for 2017, the total Excise Licence Duty payable would have amounted to €1,483,760.