Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Tuesday, 7 March 2017

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach

Overview of Operations of the National Lottery: Discussion

4:00 pm

Photo of Michael McGrathMichael McGrath (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

My observation is that over the past number years, especially under the new operator, the number of games, platforms and distribution channels has grown significantly. They are everywhere, which has consequences for society. It is constantly in people's faces. Gambling can destroy people's lives – not necessarily this type of gambling, but more generally.

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