51 Mr. V. Brady asked the Minister for Justice if consideration will be given to amending the Gaming and Lotteries Act, 1956, and to the setting up of a statutory gaming board with a licensing function for the purpose of controlling gaming and amusement arcades.

69 Mr. V. Brady asked the Minister for Justice if consideration will be given to amending the Gaming and Lotteries Act, 1956, and to the setting up of a statutory gaming board with a licensing function for the purpose of controlling gaming and amusement arcades.

I propose to take Questions Nos. 51 and 69 together.

I could not undertake to indicate, by way of reply to parliamentary questions, what specific legislative proposals I might have in a particular area. Any proposals I may have in relation to the subject matter of this question will be announced in the ordinary way.