Dáil
‹ Order of Business Gambling and alcohol legislation
Summary
Arthur Spring asks when gambling-control and alcohol-sale Bills will be introduced, citing addiction and social harms; the Taoiseach says both are scheduled for early next year.
When can we expect the gambling control Bill and the sale of alcohol Bill to be brought to the House? These are two areas where addiction can cause terrible strife not only in the person's life but also in society and in their families. With regard to gambling, the use of credit cards is becoming prevalent in online gambling and I encounter an increasing number of people at my office who have built up debts with credit cards. Second, the sale of cheap alcohol and house parties are causing problems for the Garda and publicans alike.
