Simon Harris (Wicklow, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I am very proud of the gambling legislation that the Government is bringing forward. Gambling has had a significantly corrosive impact on many families and communities that are impacted by it. I also do not want the Bill to have unintended consequences, whether for charities or areas like the horse racing industry. The Minister, Deputy McEntee, and the Minister of State, Deputy Browne, have brought forward a number of amendments to try to address the issues for charities. We will be happy to debate and consider all amendments later. I would point out that I imagine there will be further amendments to come as this Bill moves into the other House.

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