Michael McGrath (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I move amendment No. 6:

In page 41, between lines 13 and 14, to insert the following:“39. The Minister shall, within 3 months of the enactment of this Act, lay before both Houses of the Oireachtas a report on the VAT treatment of gaming transactions which are conducted with licensed bookmakers, including where the bookmaker operates as a remote intermediary.”.

This issue, relating to VAT on gambling, has been pursued by Deputy Doherty for some time through parliamentary questions and he raised it on Committee Stage. I want to put my own concerns on the record, given the advice I have received from the Department on this issue. I have taken the opportunity since Committee Stage to examine this area and I am concerned that the State may be accruing a contingent liability. Will the Minister of State put on the record the advice he has received in this regard? The matter has been pursued by Deputy Doherty a number of times and it may be a significant issue that must be addressed.

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