Dáil
‹ Order of Business Betting tax legislation
Summary
Deputy Walsh asks about the delayed Betting (Amendment) Bill, which would tax online betting and betting exchanges; the Minister says amendments are being prepared for Committee Stage and hopes for enactment before the recess.
What is the status of the Betting (Amendment) Bill 2013 which will introduce a new rate of tax for online betting and for betting exchanges? The Irish Bookmakers Association has recently written to Members outlining several concerns with the delay in this legislation.
Comment on this
It has completed Second Stage and amendments are being prepared for Committee Stage. It is hoped all Stages will be completed by the recess.