Brendan Howlin (Wexford, Labour) | Oireachtas source

I have indicated the two Acts that have not commenced and the reasons for that delay. In regard to the National Lottery Act 2013, my recollection is that it was brought fully into effect on the day the national lottery contract was signed.

The establishment of a banking inquiry is nothing to do with me. Under the terms of the relevant Act, it is a matter solely for the Houses of the Oireachtas, and it would be quite improper of me to impose my view on the Oireachtas in this matter.

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