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Gaming and Lotteries (Amendment) Bill 2019 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages (4 Dec 2019)

Martin Kenny: We have an understanding from the Minister of State that we will go to Committee Stage to discuss this. We discussed it as we went through the amendments but we seek to move a small amendment from the floor. We ask to amend line 24 on page 14 of the Bill, which relates to the proposed section 28(10)(e) of the 1956 Act. This says "not more than 50 per cent of the total proceeds shall be...

Gaming and Lotteries (Amendment) Bill 2019 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages (4 Dec 2019)

Martin Kenny: The significance of it is-----

Gaming and Lotteries (Amendment) Bill 2019 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages (4 Dec 2019)

Martin Kenny: It is page 14 and the line number is 24.

Gaming and Lotteries (Amendment) Bill 2019 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages (4 Dec 2019)

Martin Kenny: Yes. It is page 14, line 24. It starts with "(e) not more than 50 per cent of the total proceeds". We simply wish to change that "50" to "75". That is the only change.

Gaming and Lotteries (Amendment) Bill 2019 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages (4 Dec 2019)

Martin Kenny: The other figures will not have to be changed because the other figure involved is "not more than 25 per cent", which means that less than 25% can be retained. As little as 5% could be retained, which would allow the prize fund to account for up to 70%. That would alleviate many of the concerns people have. It is a very simple amendment that changes the "50" to "75". That tiny amendment...

Gaming and Lotteries (Amendment) Bill 2019 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages (4 Dec 2019)

Martin Kenny: I understand what the Minister of State has said. He said that it could mean the promoter retained nothing. The amended text would, however, read "not more than 75 per cent". It can therefore be less. It would allow the promoter to decide how to distribute that 75% of the takings. He or she could decide to retain 5%, 20% or whatever, and to give out the rest in prizes. That is the root...

Gaming and Lotteries (Amendment) Bill 2019 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages (4 Dec 2019)

Martin Kenny: I accept the lower the stake the better in some cases where people have a problem with gambling. However, whatever we bring forward in legislation should at least be logical and in line with what is happening in the real world. In that context, having the stake at a maximum of €500 brings us back into line with what is happening. If the amount is too low, it will be breached all the...

Gaming and Lotteries (Amendment) Bill 2019 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages (4 Dec 2019)

Martin Kenny: It is per week.

Gaming and Lotteries (Amendment) Bill 2019 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages (4 Dec 2019)

Martin Kenny: My understanding is section 12, which is the section dealing with lottery licences, will be recommitted to Committee Stage. We are probably already dealing with it to some extent in the conversation we are having but that would be a wise way forward. While Deputy Ó Laoghaire mentioned I had proposed a solution, I had not formally proposed it here but I want us to look at the 50% the...

Gaming and Lotteries (Amendment) Bill 2019 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages (4 Dec 2019)

Martin Kenny: The amendments the Minister of State has mentioned state that the holder of the gaming permit has to display the prize money or prize on the ticket. It is my understanding that it is not possible to do so for bingo games. I take the advice of Deputy Michael Healy-Rae and others who say that the prizes given in a bingo hall are determined by the number of people who attend. It is a long...

Gaming and Lotteries (Amendment) Bill 2019 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages (4 Dec 2019)

Martin Kenny: Reading the Bill before us, many people feel it is open to interpretation. I am trying to close this so there no interpretation required. Amendment No. 2 indicates the legislation would not apply to the promotion of gaming in premises used for the purposes of private members' clubs. It is clear. However, the Minister of State has given an assurance. Until now, the 1956 Act has not done...

Gaming and Lotteries (Amendment) Bill 2019 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages (4 Dec 2019)

Martin Kenny: I move amendment No. 1: In page 5, to delete line 20 and substitute the following: “1931; ‘Private Members’ Club’ means a voluntary and unincorporated association of persons over the age of eighteen years, not being a public body, formed for the purpose of gaming in premises to which the public does not access as of right, the affairs and management of which...

Gaming and Lotteries (Amendment) Bill 2019 [Seanad]: Order for Report Stage (4 Dec 2019)

Martin Kenny: Most of this will come up as we go through the amendments. It would be useful, however, to look at recommittal to Committee Stage for section 12, in particular, if it might be possible to do that. We could probably make some small tweaks that would improve everyone's lot.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Citizenship Rights and DeSouza Judgment: Discussion (4 Dec 2019)

Martin Kenny: I wish to welcome the witnesses and thank them for coming in this morning. I wish to assure them of my support, and the support of practically everybody in the Oireachtas for the position they have taken and the courageous efforts they have made to set out a basis for equality. That is really what this is about. It is not about one being better than the other, although sometimes it is...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Citizenship Rights and DeSouza Judgment: Discussion (4 Dec 2019)

Martin Kenny: It is clear that both Governments, as co-sponsors, have equal responsibility in respect of this, and the British Government is failing in its responsibility. In that context, would the witnesses concur that the Irish Government has a responsibility - if not to put pressure on - to create a situation where the British Government has to come up with a responsible situation with regard to Irish...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (3 Dec 2019)

Martin Kenny: I understand is that there are two sections in the Bill. Section 11 allows a lottery permit, which the Department tells us is what smaller bingo operations will come under. They will not be restricted in that way unlike where there is a lottery licence. It would be very useful if there was clarity on that as there are many people, urban and rural, many of whom we saw outside the gates of...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (3 Dec 2019)

Martin Kenny: Put my name down.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legal Services Regulation (3 Dec 2019)

Martin Kenny: 287. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if the Legal Services Regulatory Authority has been fully established; the activities the authority has been engaged in 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50219/19]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Asylum Applications Data (3 Dec 2019)

Martin Kenny: 289. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of staff from his Department, the INIS, the RIA or other agencies employed in processing the applications of asylum seekers; the reason the process is taking a long time resulting in persons spending years in direct provision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50267/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (3 Dec 2019)

Martin Kenny: 410. To ask the Minister for Health the status of the gynaecological services at Our Lady's Hospital, Manorhamilton, County Leitrim; if no reduction in gynaecological services at the hospital will be guaranteed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50188/19]