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

Problem gambling destroys lives and one major omission from the legislative programme again is the gambling control Bill. I had expected it would be published in this session but it appears that will not be the case. Problem gambling is leading to the break-up of relationships, mounting debts and the loss of family homes in many cases. The nature of gambling has changed. All anyone has to do now is get on the phone to bet on whatever, wherever. Young people in particular are extremely vulnerable because of the lack of protection. The current legislation is archaic. When will we see the gambling control Bill published and brought forward in order that we can put in place a proper regulatory framework to protect people from addictive gambling?

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