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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Gambling Regulation Bill: Discussion (8 Mar 2022)

Niamh Smyth: I thank all of our guests. Their statements were very comprehensive and I am sure my colleagues have many questions. The first member offering is Deputy Carroll MacNeill, who has seven minutes for her questions and answers.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Gambling Regulation Bill: Discussion (8 Mar 2022)

Niamh Smyth: We will have a second and possibly a third round. I am sure the Deputy is not finished. The floor is Senator McDowell's. He has seven minutes.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Gambling Regulation Bill: Discussion (8 Mar 2022)

Niamh Smyth: Did Mr. Grant wish to comment?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Gambling Regulation Bill: Discussion (8 Mar 2022)

Niamh Smyth: I have let Deputy Creed go way over his time, so I hope he does not mind if I move on. There will be another round and he will get a further opportunity. The floor is Deputy Kenny's.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Gambling Regulation Bill: Discussion (8 Mar 2022)

Niamh Smyth: I will interrupt to ask Mr. Le Jeune to be brief in his remarks because the time is up. Ms Byrne should have been brought in before Mr. Le Jeune. I call on him to be brief. Deputy Martin Kenny asked about actions.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Gambling Regulation Bill: Discussion (8 Mar 2022)

Niamh Smyth: I thank the Senator. In response, I will call on, in order, Mr. Finlay, Ms Byrne and Mr. Ó Ríordáin. Considering we have only four minutes remaining, I ask our guests to be specific in their responses.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Gambling Regulation Bill: Discussion (8 Mar 2022)

Niamh Smyth: Before going to Mr. Le Jeune, I will bring in Mr. Ó Ríordáin, who has been offering.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Gambling Regulation Bill: Discussion (8 Mar 2022)

Niamh Smyth: Again, we have run out of time but I will allow Mr. Grant a couple of brief comments to conclude.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Gambling Regulation Bill: Discussion (8 Mar 2022)

Niamh Smyth: I will have to bring that slot to a conclusion. I thank Senator Ruane for her questions.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Gambling Regulation Bill: Discussion (8 Mar 2022)

Niamh Smyth: Has Senator Gallagher any further questions? I am conscious of the time.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Gambling Regulation Bill: Discussion (8 Mar 2022)

Niamh Smyth: I have to move on. I thank the Deputy for that line of questioning.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Gambling Regulation Bill: Discussion (8 Mar 2022)

Niamh Smyth: Is anyone else offering? What does Mr. Le Jeune think of that suggestion?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Gambling Regulation Bill: Discussion (8 Mar 2022)

Niamh Smyth: Yes.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Gambling Regulation Bill: Discussion (8 Mar 2022)

Niamh Smyth: I think it is a very different experience.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Gambling Regulation Bill: Discussion (8 Mar 2022)

Niamh Smyth: Before I move on to my colleagues, do the officials from the Department of Justice have any observations to make or questions to pose to the other witnesses?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Gambling Regulation Bill: Discussion (8 Mar 2022)

Niamh Smyth: Is Deputy Carroll MacNeill finished?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Gambling Regulation Bill: Discussion (8 Mar 2022)

Niamh Smyth: I have some comments and suggestions. We have all seen in our constituencies and working lives the detrimental impact of gambling on mental and physical health and the health of a person's family given the catastrophes it can cause for families. In my view, this is because of the overexposure of people, particularly young people, to gambling. These pieces of technology have made gambling...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Gambling Regulation Bill: Discussion (8 Mar 2022)

Niamh Smyth: Is this not to do with turnover or the fact that most people are turning to their phones and online betting rather than walking into a betting shop on the high street?

An tOrd Gnó (Atógáil) - Order of Business (Resumed) (22 Mar 2022)

Niamh Smyth: I wish to discuss the Future of Media Commission and the publication of its report. As the Tánaiste knows, the report was completed approximately six months ago. Speaking as Chair of the Oireachtas committee with responsibility for this area, our committee is hamstrung without the report's publication. Tomorrow, we will welcome the chair designate of the Broadcasting Authority of...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Covid-19 Pandemic (22 Mar 2022)

Niamh Smyth: 66. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the current procedure to avail of enhanced illness benefit for Covid-19; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14822/22]