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

Deputy Jack Chambers rightly pointed out earlier on that this is the first Bill since 1956 dealing with gambling. I have worked hard, as have many of us here, to get this to this point. The gambling levy is not there yet because the main legislation is not there yet but, when it comes in, it will be there.

Deputy Fitzpatrick made some good points and I will contact the Minister of State, Deputy Byrne, but I have spoken to her about this issue already. We have carried out some studies on this and another one is ongoing, which I will refer to later, on the prevalence of gambling in the jurisdiction, which is quite enlightening and we look forward to the results of that study when it is made available. The Deputy made some interesting points and we should do more to educate people, inform and warn them about the dangers here and how they can get help if they need it. I thank him for his comments and take them on board.