Michael McGrath (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail)
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84. To ask the Minister for Finance when remote betting will be subject to betting duty; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8837/14]

Michael Noonan (Limerick City, Fine Gael)
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As the Deputy will be aware, the Betting (Amendment) Bill 2013 which provides for a licensing and regulatory regime for the remote betting sector has already been taken through Second Stage in the Dáil.  Committee and remaining stages are subject to scheduling arrangements with the Whips office.

Taxation of the remote betting sector was provided for in Finance Act 2011 and remains subject to commencement order. The enactment of the Betting (Amendment) Bill 2013 will allow for the introduction of the Order and the consequent taxation of remote operators.