Seán Ó Fearghaíl (Kildare South, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I raise three Bills, two of which are related to the Minister's own brief. A communications regulation Bill is promised to facilitate the introduction of a postal codes service and the Minister might tell us what its status is. The Minister's predecessor promised - perhaps I should say threatened - a broadcasting (amendment) Bill to provide for the introduction of a broadcasting charge, which is something that has horrified people across the country. What is happening on that legislation and what is the timescale for its introduction?

On the issue of the promised gambling control Bill, we hear a great deal, quite rightly, about the problems of alcohol abuse in this country, but bubbling away beneath the surface is a very serious problem with gambling. Certainly, there is a need for legislation in that particular area. When will it be brought before the House?

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