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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Issues Related to the National Lottery: Discussion (15 Dec 2021)

Neale Richmond: The regulator oversees the Irish lottery but we can compare it to the UK, European and a dozen different American models. Quite simply, is a must-win draw a regular occurrence or common practice in this type of gaming?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Issues Related to the National Lottery: Discussion (15 Dec 2021)

Neale Richmond: That has never happened in Ireland before.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Issues Related to the National Lottery: Discussion (15 Dec 2021)

Neale Richmond: Did Premier Lotteries Ireland ever discuss increases in the number of balls or the general issue of rollovers before?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Issues Related to the National Lottery: Discussion (15 Dec 2021)

Neale Richmond: These are not commercial plans but contingency plans. What I am referring to is a matter of public interest.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Issues Related to the National Lottery: Discussion (15 Dec 2021)

Neale Richmond: Yes, there is currently a rollover but, as Ms Boate mentioned, there was a rollover in Italy for more than a year. When considering the risks involved in a game in this nature, I would hope that someone regularly thinks about these matters and discusses them with the regulator.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Issues Related to the National Lottery: Discussion (15 Dec 2021)

Neale Richmond: By their nature, games of chance all bear a high degree of unusualness. Moving on, when was the independent observer appointed?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Issues Related to the National Lottery: Discussion (15 Dec 2021)

Neale Richmond: Yes.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Issues Related to the National Lottery: Discussion (15 Dec 2021)

Neale Richmond: Going back to previous contracts, has there ever been any other independent observer?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Issues Related to the National Lottery: Discussion (15 Dec 2021)

Neale Richmond: From my childhood recollection, it seems to have always been KPMG. Indeed, I always remember the very pleasant gentleman who used to nod at the start of the draw. When we talk about the independent observer, which is consistently the same company, I wonder what the application or tender process for that very important role is.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Issues Related to the National Lottery: Discussion (15 Dec 2021)

Neale Richmond: How much is the contract worth?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Issues Related to the National Lottery: Discussion (15 Dec 2021)

Neale Richmond: I will hand over to Deputy Mairéad Farrell. I thank the regulator very much.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Energy Prices (14 Dec 2021)

Neale Richmond: 31. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if his Department has had engagement with stakeholders, including other Departments and energy suppliers, on the cost of utility bills for consumers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61261/21]

European Council Meeting: Statements (14 Dec 2021)

Neale Richmond: I appreciate the opportunity to raise several issues ahead of yet another vitally important European Council meeting. I appreciate as well the comments made by the Taoiseach. I look forward to the response from the Minister of State, Deputy Troy, as well, because I think this is the first time I have had the pleasure of hearing him respond to this traditional subject of debate. It is a...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Illegal Dumping (14 Dec 2021)

Neale Richmond: 92. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if local authorities will receive support in 2021 and 2022 to help fund anti-dumping initiatives particularly regarding the Dublin mountains; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61262/21]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Brexit Issues (14 Dec 2021)

Neale Richmond: 111. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if his attention has been drawn to the fact that as a result of Brexit persons living in Northern Ireland cannot be a director of a company in Ireland; if his attention has been drawn to the impact this is having on small companies; if he is taking steps to address this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61980/21]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Schemes (14 Dec 2021)

Neale Richmond: 126. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the steps he is taking to limit waste from fast fashion; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61458/21]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (14 Dec 2021)

Neale Richmond: 200. To ask the Minister for Finance if dental services are still VAT exempt including the costs of facilities and infrastructure incurred by a principal dentist; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61175/21]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Fire Service (14 Dec 2021)

Neale Richmond: 255. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the number of assaults that were recorded on firefighters from 2015 to date in 2021, by county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61186/21]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: EU Bodies (14 Dec 2021)

Neale Richmond: 341. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the status of his Department’s strategy to increase the number of persons working in European Union institutions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61179/21]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Brexit Issues (14 Dec 2021)

Neale Richmond: 359. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if his attention has been drawn to a new requirement for EU citizens living in Ireland to fill in an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) if they are travelling to Northern Ireland; if he has spoken to UK officials regarding this decision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61756/21]