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Public Accounts Committee: Financial Statements 2021: National Lottery Fund (24 Nov 2022)

Alan Dillon: Is that something that is evaluated with regard to the number of gamers, both online and through agents? Does the regulator look at the trends or statistics for the number of users and players?

Public Accounts Committee: Financial Statements 2021: National Lottery Fund (24 Nov 2022)

Alan Dillon: Is there a breakdown of sales of lottery products sold by agent premises and those sold online for 2021?

Public Accounts Committee: Financial Statements 2021: National Lottery Fund (24 Nov 2022)

Alan Dillon: Has there been significant growth in the move to online?

Public Accounts Committee: Financial Statements 2021: National Lottery Fund (24 Nov 2022)

Alan Dillon: Does Ms Boate have the growth trends since PLI entered the market? What has that growth been?

Public Accounts Committee: Financial Statements 2021: National Lottery Fund (24 Nov 2022)

Alan Dillon: As the regulator, would Ms Boate be of the opinion that an increase in turnover for the national lottery would be in the public interest, given its commitments to the good causes fund?

Public Accounts Committee: Financial Statements 2021: National Lottery Fund (24 Nov 2022)

Alan Dillon: The question was whether Ms Boate would consider an increase in turnover for the national lottery in the public interest, given its impact and its commitment to the good causes fund.

Public Accounts Committee: Financial Statements 2021: National Lottery Fund (24 Nov 2022)

Alan Dillon: I appreciate that answer. It has been reported recently that Allwyn intends to take over Camelot. Has Ms Boate sought information on this or on the position of the Irish national lottery operation, PLI? We understand PLI is an amalgamation of the Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan, OTPP, An Post and An Post Pension Funds. If Camelot is acquired by Allwyn, given that the OTPP is the owner of...

Public Accounts Committee: Financial Statements 2021: National Lottery Fund (24 Nov 2022)

Alan Dillon: Has the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform made an assessment in respect of this potential takeover?

Public Accounts Committee: Financial Statements 2021: National Lottery Fund (24 Nov 2022)

Alan Dillon: On the pension provisions, I will ask the departmental officials for an explanation on what happens when a civil servant on a pension that predates the single public service pension scheme moves to a newly established State body, such as the Office of the Regulator of the National Lottery, and wishes to carry their pension with them. Will the officials provide an overview on this? We know...

Public Accounts Committee: Financial Statements 2021: National Lottery Fund (24 Nov 2022)

Alan Dillon: When will the determination be made?

Public Accounts Committee: Financial Statements 2021: National Lottery Fund (24 Nov 2022)

Alan Dillon: On the regulator, can Mr. Nolan give us an update on the accumulated pension liability of the €3.2 million?

Public Accounts Committee: Financial Statements 2021: National Lottery Fund (24 Nov 2022)

Alan Dillon: Has that been included in every year-----

Public Accounts Committee: Financial Statements 2021: National Lottery Fund (24 Nov 2022)

Alan Dillon: -----subsequently to 2021?

Public Accounts Committee: Financial Statements 2021: National Lottery Fund (24 Nov 2022)

Alan Dillon: Sorry, prior to 2021.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (24 Nov 2022)

Alan Dillon: 15. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the security infrastructure that is in place for undersea cables; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58445/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Staff (24 Nov 2022)

Alan Dillon: 102. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the plans that are in place to deal with teacher shortages given that larger classes are being combined with no substitute teachers to cover illness or leave; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [58443/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Facilities (24 Nov 2022)

Alan Dillon: 133. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills her Department's policy on the capital provision of general purpose and sporting halls; the level of funding allocated from 2020 to date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [58442/22]

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Future Business Model Plans and Long-term Vision for the Media Sector: Discussion (24 Nov 2022)

Alan Dillon: I welcome our guests. It is great to have an array of representatives from different sectors. The final point made by the previous contributor, that no one should be left behind and we should have a level playing pitch, is important. When advertising revenue fell off a cliff during Covid, local print media was left behind in terms of access to funds. That shone a spotlight on the BAI and...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (23 Nov 2022)

Alan Dillon: I raise the ongoing investigation into the violent death more than five years ago of 21-year-old Joe Deacy from St. Alban's in Hertfordshire, England while visiting his relatives in Mayo. I met Joe many times in London when playing football. He was a fantastic fellow. He was Mayo GAA to the core. The Garda opened a murder inquiry into Joe's death after post mortem results showed he...

Social Welfare Bill 2022: Second Stage (22 Nov 2022)

Alan Dillon: I welcome the opportunity to speak on the Bill, which is most welcome and will assist hundreds of thousands of people across many strands our society who would otherwise face a difficult time as we head into an uncertain winter. The eight lump sum payments that amount to more than €1.2 billion could be the difference between a happy and a miserable Christmas for many individuals...