Mary Upton (Dublin South Central, Labour)
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Question 63: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the reason he continues to levy a charge of €40 on credit cards, €20 on laser cards and €10 on ATM cards which acts as a disincentive to use these electronic payment methods in view of his stated support for a move towards electronic payments and a cashless system of payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26712/07]

Brian Cowen (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)
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All stamp duties, including the stamp duties on financial cards, are reviewed in the context of the annual Budget and Finance Bill.

Stamp duty is a significant contributor to the Exchequer, which helps fund public services such as health and education, while keeping the direct tax burden low thereby facilitating continued economic success, which is of benefit to all taxpayers.