Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Tuesday, 8 March 2022

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality

General Scheme of the Gambling Regulation Bill: Discussion

Photo of Lynn RuaneLynn Ruane (Independent) | Oireachtas source

Before getting to Mr. Le Jeune I have another quick question. There are data indicating people on lower incomes tend to play more and spend more than richer counterparts. I read that either in a submission or in the lead-up to today. When problem gambling is measured, is consideration given to the income of an individual? That is instead of setting a threshold at a particular amount for indicating something. It may not be appropriate if a person is on social welfare when compared with somebody earning €100,000 per year. Are the problem gambling identifiers varied relative to a person's position?

Comments

No comments

Log in or join to post a public comment.