Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees
Tuesday, 24 April 2018
Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach
Overview of Operations of the National Lottery: Discussion
1:30 pm
John McGuinness (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fianna Fail)
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I refer to corporate social responsibility and I return to something Senator Conway-Walsh raised. The company may not be obliged to give part of its profits to support those who find themselves addicted, in one way or another, to these games or to betting. However, maybe it is something the company, given the profits it is making, might consider if a nudge was given in that direction that it might be worthwhile looking at what programmes are out there to support those who are addicted to betting and have an issue with it. This company might like to support them. It is something it should consider.
In her opening remarks, the witness outlined the staff she has, including in the area of psychology. How many staff does she have in total?