David Stanton (Cork East, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Will the witnesses comment on sponsorship? The Irish Bookmakers Association has indicated the restriction proposed in head 74 is onerous and will result in significant reductions in sports funding for many organisations. It maintains the objective of protecting children can be achieved through the implementation of suitable guidelines without the serious consequences for the financing of so many sporting organisations. We have had the same issue with other products and other committees have dealt with sponsorship, so it might be useful to tease out the views on that. What will happen if the Bill goes ahead as proposed?