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

I move amendment No. 7:

In page 14, line 26, to delete “purpose.” and substitute the following:

“purpose;

(f) in the case of the lottery conducted by an agent of the licensee, not more than 40 per cent of the gross proceeds shall be utilised for the expenses of promotion, including commission, and any free entry for the lottery shall be deemed to be a payment of commission to the extent of its value.”.

I would like the Minister of State to address the view, whether or not it is correct, that bingo is not attractive unless the prize fund is between 60% and 70%, and it is capped at 50%. That is roughly where the prize funds are. Did the Department consider that?