Soc Dems call for 5% betting tax to fund sports and arts
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Soc Dems call for 5% betting tax to fund sports and arts

May 11, 2026
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The Social Democrats are calling for an increase in betting tax to 5 to help fund sports and culture initiatives in disadvantaged areas, a move which the Irish Bookmakers Association says would decimate local bookmakers.

Soc Dems call for 5% betting tax to fund sports and arts
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