Brendan Griffin (Kerry South, Fine Gael)
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142. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will review the costs of renewing publicans' licences in view of the downturn in this sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19982/14]

Michael Noonan (Limerick City, Fine Gael)
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As the Deputy is aware, licenced premises have a graduated licence duty fee structure based on turnover, with a total of six bands ranging from €250 to €3,805. Overall, the licence fee is a very small percentage of the annual turnover of the business and, as the amount of the fee is linked to the turnover, it reduces in line with reduced business during a downturn.  It should also be noted that 75% of pubs fall within the two lowest bands and pay €505 or less per annum.  Licence fees are among the issues considered annually as part of the Budget and Finance Bill process.