Michael McNamara (Clare, Labour) | Oireachtas source

Most Members will be aware of the damage that gambling causes to society but fewer will be aware that no bet is legally enforceable. If I win a bet, I cannot enforce payment on it. The former Minister for Justice and Equality, Deputy Shatter, prepared the general scheme of a gambling control Bill in 2013. What is the position of that Bill and when will it be published?

In the context of the spring statement, an issue has arisen this morning that is causing considerable concern in County Clare, with news of a threat to the rehab unit in St. Joseph's hospital.

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