Tom Hayes (Tipperary South, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

He runs it himself. We talk about pubs closing, but this man is open during the day. He runs the office himself with one employee. He is giving a great service. That should be encouraged. That is better than Internet backing. He pays his taxes. These are the type of people who should be encouraged and we should not forget them. The same thing seems to be happening with the betting industry, in that players are getting bigger and bigger. However, there are smaller players too throughout the country. They are in Deputy O'Dea's county as well. I was delighted to have the opportunity to speak about the industry which, I believe, can only prosper in future.

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