Michael D'Arcy (Wexford, Fine Gael)

Although the Minister has published a report, when will he tackle Internet gambling? Is the Minister aware of the extent of Internet gambling? As I am a bit younger than the Minister, I know that the number of young men participating in Internet gambling is astonishing. It is being carried out in the privacy of homes and even work. The Minister needs to deal with it.

In 2006 the UK regulated Internet gambling while the US banned it. In the past few months Internet gambling has been advertised on Irish television. The longer the Minister considers what he will do on the matter, the greater influence it will have in the gambling world. When will he regulate or ban Internet gambling?

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