Written answers

Tuesday, 9 July 2013

Photo of Brendan GriffinBrendan Griffin (Kerry South, Fine Gael)
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175. To ask the Minister for Finance the amount of winnings from gambling/lotteries paid out in the State per annum; the amount of this that arises from payouts of €500,000 or over; if he will provide any further details of the figured involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33415/13]

Photo of Michael NoonanMichael Noonan (Limerick City, Fine Gael)
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I am advised by the Revenue Commissioners that statistics on winnings from gambling are not held by them. I would advise the Deputy that only betting comes within my remit in the context of betting duty. Overall gambling and gaming is within the remit of the Minister for Justice and Equality.

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