There has been a significant increase in the level of gambling activity and problem gambling in society. There is a serious need to provide more regulation for what is a large and lucrative industry which reaches beyond our borders and has as much of an online presence as it has on the ground. In that context, will the Taoiseach give an update on the work taking place on the gambling control Bill?

This is an important issue. It is also important the Government puts in place a proper regulatory structure around gambling, both to regulate an industry from which many people get much pleasure but also one which gives rise to people becoming addicted, impoverished and unwell as a consequence. Legislation in this area is long overdue. The Minister of State, Deputy Stanton, is working on it and it is expected that heads of the Bill will be ready in the next session.