Michael McGrath (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

The Betting (Amendment) Bill 2013 passed Second Stage in January but we are still awaiting the commencement of Committee Stage. The Bill is designed to extend betting duty to online transactions, but the delay in enacting it is costing the State millions of euro. When will Committee Stage be taken and when will the Bill be passed? If the Tánaiste does not have an answer in that regard, he can ask the relevant Minister to revert to me on the matter.

The Taoiseach indicated that the issue of discretionary medical cards was before the relevant Cabinet sub-committee for consideration and that proposals relating to it would be brought to the full Cabinet. Will the Tánaiste advise when that is expected to happen? Will he also indicate when there is likely to be an indication of any possible change in policy and whether legislation will be required to facilitate such a change?

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