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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Achievements of Irish Presidency and EU Justice and Home Affairs Council: Discussion with Minister for Justice and Equality (2 Oct 2013)

David Stanton: The joint committee might be interested in visiting some of the centres at some point, if that can be arranged through the departmental officials. I have two further questions. What is the position on Ireland's participation in the Schengen Information System, SIS, II? Does a conflict arise between the free movement of personal data within the Union in the internal market and the right of...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Achievements of Irish Presidency and EU Justice and Home Affairs Council: Discussion with Minister for Justice and Equality (2 Oct 2013)

David Stanton: I referred to the conflict between the internal market's requirement for the free movement of data and the right of an individual to have his or her data protected. I note that this has been mentioned in one proposed change to the regulations.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Achievements of Irish Presidency and EU Justice and Home Affairs Council: Discussion with Minister for Justice and Equality (2 Oct 2013)

David Stanton: What does that mean and what will it lead to?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Achievements of Irish Presidency and EU Justice and Home Affairs Council: Discussion with Minister for Justice and Equality (2 Oct 2013)

David Stanton: Will that come up again this week?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Achievements of Irish Presidency and EU Justice and Home Affairs Council: Discussion with Minister for Justice and Equality (2 Oct 2013)

David Stanton: We have covered a great deal and we could cover much more. There is a significant amount of work done and a significant amount of work to be done in the future. I wish the Minister well with the meeting next week. The committee will suspend until 2 p.m. when we will commence public hearings on the heads of the gambling control Bill.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Business of Joint Committee (2 Oct 2013)

David Stanton: Before discussing the gambling control Bill, we will go into private session.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Gambling Control Bill: Discussion (2 Oct 2013)

David Stanton: The committee will now discuss the heads of the gambling control Bill. We are joined by Mr. David Hickson, director of the Gaming and Leisure Association of Ireland; Ms Catherine Colloms, director of corporate affairs and Mr. David Johnston, group general counsel, Paddy Power plc; Ms Susannah Gill, head of projects and policy, Betfair; Ms Sue Rossiter, director of projects and policy, Remote...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Gambling Control Bill: Discussion (2 Oct 2013)

David Stanton: I thank Mr. Hickson whose speech was within the time allowed.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Gambling Control Bill: Discussion (2 Oct 2013)

David Stanton: I thank Mr. Johnston for his presentation and staying within the time allowed.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Gambling Control Bill: Discussion (2 Oct 2013)

David Stanton: I ask the Deputy to indicate the individuals to whom his questions will be directed.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Gambling Control Bill: Discussion (2 Oct 2013)

David Stanton: If anybody has any comments or questions and does not get an opportunity here, they are welcome to write to the committee any time.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Gambling Control Bill: Discussion (2 Oct 2013)

David Stanton: We probably need a lesson on how all this operates as it is quite technical.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Gambling Control Bill: Discussion (2 Oct 2013)

David Stanton: Perhaps we might meet afterwards and it can be explained.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Gambling Control Bill: Discussion (2 Oct 2013)

David Stanton: That is not relevant to the heads of the Bill.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Gambling Control Bill: Discussion (2 Oct 2013)

David Stanton: We are not quite at the end yet. In fairness to other members, perhaps Ms Colloms will engage with the Senator about that after the meeting. It is not covered by the heads of the legislation and we have to stick to them. It is an interesting question.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Gambling Control Bill: Discussion (2 Oct 2013)

David Stanton: Before answering that, I wish to return to Senator Conway's question. It is extraordinary that someone with a betting account can be barred by a financial institution from getting a mortgage. I invite all groups to reflect on that and come back to us if that is what is happening. It is a very good question. While I accept it is not contained in the heads, it is peripheral to it. The...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Gambling Control Bill: Discussion (2 Oct 2013)

David Stanton: I invite Mr. Bird and Mr. Piper from the Association of Irish Showmen's Guild to make a short presentation.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Gambling Control Bill: Discussion (2 Oct 2013)

David Stanton: Thank you very much, Mr. Bird, for that presentation which was different from the others and interesting. I invite Ms Rossiter to make her presentation.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Gambling Control Bill: Discussion (2 Oct 2013)

David Stanton: Thank you very much, Ms Rossiter. I am struck by how technical the subject is. Ms Rossiter mentioned more than once the need for expertise - people who know various aspects of the industry - that point is coming across again and again. I now invite Ms Byrne to maker her presentation.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Gambling Control Bill: Discussion (2 Oct 2013)

David Stanton: It was mentioned that customers should be able to use other methods to self-exclude rather than being restricted to doing so in writing. Perhaps Ms Rossiter would elaborate?