Jim O'Callaghan (Dublin Bay South, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

In 2011, the then Minister for Justice and Equality, Alan Shatter, announced plans for new legislation on gambling. Unfortunately, however, no new legislation has been enacted by the Houses of the Oireachtas. It is important that we progress legislation in respect of gambling, which is causing significant social problems and which must be regulated. What is the reason for the delay with the Government's gambling control Bill? When will it be forthcoming?

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