Dermot Ahern (Louth, Fianna Fail)

Perhaps that is a good thing, perhaps it is better that I am not an expert.

Regarding fixed odds betting terminals, I am very concerned about their implementation based on what I have read about them. Looking at the experience in the UK, particularly the research on the effect on people, it would be a serious move to implement them in Ireland. By and large, the report comes down against the implementation of them. I will publish the report some day this week. I do not in any way intend to show disrespect to the House by publishing it. We corresponded recently on this matter and the Deputy made a valid point that neither he nor his party has made a judgment on whether it wishes to participate in the committee until the report has been seen. This is a valid point. I will publish the report and he can make——

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