Pa Daly (Kerry, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

Funding for cancer charities collapsed during Covid. They were not able to fundraise and Radio Kerry stepped in at the time to introduce the Radio Kerry bingo for four cancer charities. In the past couple of years, more than €330,000 has been raised for Recovery Haven, the Cork-Kerry cancer bus, which is essential, Comfort for Chemo Kerry and the hospice. These charities are concerned because the bingo prize stands at €15,000 at the moment. It is not always at that level, as it can go lower or higher. Those are the concerns that have been raised.

They are concerned because the prize fund currently stands at €15,000. It is not always that high; the prize fund can go lower or higher. They are the concerns that have been raised with me.

I listened to what the Minister said. I am hopeful that this can be addressed in the Seanad. We are prepared to work with him on whatever proposals he brings forward. There is an easy way around helping fundraisers and preventing larger gambling organisations from getting an even greater foothold in society.

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