Rehab lotteries controversy
Senators debate whether the Minister was justified in raising concerns about the charitable lotteries scheme, with O’Brien defending Rehab’s right to litigate.
The Minister made his comments in the context-----
Comment on this
The Minister questioned the Rehab Group's right to take the case. That is the real issue.
Comment on this
-----of the operation of the charitable lotteries scheme established in 1997. It is in the public interest that he made those comments because the figures to which he referred are a matter of grave concern. This is a matter for us, as legislators, to deal with. Ministers often make announcements in fora in which it is inappropriate to do so. On this occasion, however, we are talking about comments made in the national Parliament. Clearly, the Minister must be careful with regard to matters that are sub judice but, to be fair, he did not stray into the area in respect of which litigation is ongoing.
Comment on this
It is strange to see Sinn Féin supporting the Government.