Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire (Cork South Central, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

The risk extends far beyond private member gambling clubs. It is not difficult to imagine that a bookmaker could be used to launder money using a certain combination of bets, although some of the money may be lost. This area must be considered and the Minister has indicated his intention to do so. It goes beyond the issue of gambling control. That is good legislation and must be supported but we must also address this area in the context of the risk of money laundering. Aside from private member gaming clubs, we must look more broadly at the sector and give that further consideration in ongoing legislation.