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Gambling control Bill

Summary

Deputy Chambers seeks a timeline for the gambling control Bill and asks about the complications delaying it. The Tánaiste says Minister of State David Stanton is engaging stakeholders and considering whether some measures need to be advanced separately.

When I asked the Tánaiste about the progression of the gambling control Bill in June, she said there were complexities but it was still her intention to progress it. The Committee on Justice and Equality has written to her directly to get a specific timeline for the Bill. I know it is her intention to progress it. However, will she give us a specific timeline for it? If she cannot provide that, will she explain the complexities involved?

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The Minister of State, Deputy David Stanton, has taken responsibility for this Bill. He has been meeting stakeholders and is keen to progress it. He is considering the best way to do that, as well as whether some sections should be taken out as they may require more immediate action rather than being included in the complete Bill. I will ask the Minister of State to communicate with Deputy Chambers in more detail about his approach to the Bill.

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