Dáil debates

Thursday, 18 May 2017

Questions on Promised Legislation

 

1:05 pm

Photo of John BrassilJohn Brassil (Kerry, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

Under the legislative programme for spring and summer 2017, the gambling control Bill is proposed to provide a comprehensive new licensing and regulatory framework for gambling. The Minister, along with everyone in this House and the public, will be aware that gambling is becoming a scourge in this country, in particular among young people and especially online gambling. We need to get this legislation in place and get control over this issue before it gets out of hand.

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