Mattie McGrath (Tipperary, Independent) | Oireachtas source

I apologise for being late. I did not expect this debate to start so soon. I support Deputy Sherlock's proposal. I agree with Deputy Naughten that section 12 could be an option for recommittal. People have become aware of this now. We often pass legislation that has unintended consequences. I know the Taoiseach gave his answers today. Either he was mistaken, he did not understand it, or he misled the Dáil. I hope he was mistaken or did not understand it. The Bill could be recommitted in respect of the aspect I have mentioned. We regularly pass legislation to control certain things. The unintended consequence in this instance could be the closure of these events. It will not be viable for local clubs, societies and voluntary groups to continue their bingo events, some of which have been running for decades. I remind the House that thousands of people throughout the country get social interaction and social solace from bingo.

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