Michael Noonan (Limerick City, Fine Gael)

I have no plans at present to look at these measures. The lottery has been a very successful operation since Deputy Michael Creed's father, Donal Creed, first introduced it. It has funded many sporting activities in the country and is now funding educational activities and health services, where it replaces Exchequer funding. When one has a successful model going, I think one should let it operate. That is my position, although I am glad of any suggestions-----

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