Finian McGrath (Dublin North Central, Independent)
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I have a final question for Mr. Mullins from Aiséirí. I commend the great work that it does and it is a very worthwhile organisation. Its submission recommends that education on the dangers of gambling be introduced in every second level school. Teachers at second level tell us that the curriculum is overloaded because of different health projects. However, I support the idea of introducing education on gambling, but how does one do this when the curriculum is already overloaded? Are there national figures for the numbers of people addicted to gambling? Does Mr. Mullins have a figure for the number of young people or adults who are addicted to gambling from his direct experience in his day job?

I thank all the groups for their excellent submissions.