Calls For Tax Relief On Children's Sports Club Memberships

About this episode

Peter 'Chap' Cleere discusses the proposal for tax relief on children's sports club memberships.

Fianna Fáil TD and former Kilkenny hurler Peter 'Chap' Cleere is calling for the introduction of a 20% tax relief on children’s sports memberships as he says some families face spending up to €1,500 a year when they have several children involved in sport. The Carlow-Kilkenny TD joins The Last Word to discuss the measure, which he will be pushing for in October's budget. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!

People in this episode

Host: Matt Cooper

Guest: Peter 'Chap' Cleere

Topics covered

• tax relief
• children's sports
• family expenses
• budget
• sports memberships

Keywords

• tax relief
• children's sports
• membership fees
• budget proposal
• family spending

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Fianna Fáil

Places: Kilkenny, Carlow-Kilkenny

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