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Dáil
‹ Order of Business

Gambling control legislation

Summary

Ray Butler urged publication of gambling-control legislation to address addictive online gambling; the Taoiseach said the Bill’s heads had been approved but remained under preparation.

When is the proposed legislation on gambling control, which will update and consolidate the law on betting and gambling, due? I ask this in the light of the documentary last night which highlighted online gambling. It is possible to have a casino sent to one's telephone. It is highly addictive. There is no legislation in this regard, and these websites are open all the time online. It is a serious problem. I am keen for the gambling control Bill to be brought to the House to tackle this problem.

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Enda Kenny The Taoiseach Fine Gael

The heads of the Bill were approved in July last year, but it has not come back from Government for approval yet. I assume that work is being undertaken. Clearly there is an issue arising with regard to the type of case that Deputy Butler mentioned.

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