Simon Coveney (Cork South Central, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

In terms of Exchequer contribution to top up the betting duty that is collected, it is important not to be hypocritical. In 2008 the previous Government contributed just under €40 million as a top up. In the following year, approximately €31.5 million was contributed. In 2010, the sum was €28 million. This year the contribution will be less; it will be €27 million. There seems to be a change in approach from Fianna Fáil because the party has moved from government to opposition in order to seek a political opportunity.