Dermot Ahern (Louth, Fianna Fail)

I should think so, yes. I do not necessarily agree with my predecessor on bringing forward reports and us then dictating. It will depend on the circumstances. This area is complex and a great deal of analysis is required of the negative aspects of gaming and the proliferation of gaming and betting opportunities which exist. At the same time, we must understand this is a substantial industry employing 20,000 people.

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