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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Regulation of Gambling Sector: Discussion (17 Apr 2019)

Jack Chambers: I thank Dr. Fulton for her work in this area. Some of the reports she has produced are very informative. They are research led, which gives us the impetus to try to drive change in this area. Dr. Fulton mentioned her concerns about the underage element. She said children as young as ten are collecting winnings and are heavily exposed to gambling. How can this be rectified through the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Regulation of Gambling Sector: Discussion (17 Apr 2019)

Jack Chambers: On legislation, does Dr. Fulton agree the Minister should have to delay for six years because of the technological changes that have occurred? In her view, could legislation have been developed and enacted sooner?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Regulation of Gambling Sector: Discussion (17 Apr 2019)

Jack Chambers: Does she agree with him?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Regulation of Gambling Sector: Discussion (17 Apr 2019)

Jack Chambers: In one piece of research, Dr. Fulton mentioned the need for a national gambling strategy in the context of healthcare. What is her view on the current healthcare provision for gambling addicts?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Regulation of Gambling Sector: Discussion (17 Apr 2019)

Jack Chambers: On the issue of social media, the blurring of the lines and the targeting of children and young adults by the industry to try to ensure a future population of gamblers — this is obviously its intention — do we need to address the problem through the companies themselves or through overall legislation?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Regulation of Gambling Sector: Discussion (17 Apr 2019)

Jack Chambers: Does Dr. Fulton believe some online games are designed to blur the line to lead on to gambling?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Regulation of Gambling Sector: Discussion (17 Apr 2019)

Jack Chambers: Is there any industry crossover that Dr. Fulton is aware of?

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: UN Missions (11 Apr 2019)

Jack Chambers: 11. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the reason 150 members of the Defence Forces had their return from Lebanon delayed and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16838/19]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: UN Missions (11 Apr 2019)

Jack Chambers: I want to ask the Minister of State about the reason certain members of the Defence Forces had their return from Lebanon delayed and if he will make a statement on the matter. This is the second time this has occurred in six months and demonstrates a complete failure on the part of the Minister of State and his Department. In his public announcements, he said that it was the UN's fault. He...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: UN Missions (11 Apr 2019)

Jack Chambers: This shows that the Department cannot even be trusted to arrange a flight. The Minister of State is the one responsible along with his Department and he cannot deflect attention to the UN. What happened on both occasions shows that both he and his Department were asleep at the wheel. Many families had to cancel their holidays again or cancel plans. All those plans were cancelled when they...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: UN Missions (11 Apr 2019)

Jack Chambers: The Minister of State told the media before the troops.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Cyber Security Policy (11 Apr 2019)

Jack Chambers: 7. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he will report on the work of the Defence Forces computer incident response team; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16839/19]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Cyber Security Policy (11 Apr 2019)

Jack Chambers: There are grave concerns among members of the Defence Forces that this team has been seriously compromised and undermined and that this may pose a serious security risk to the State. I hope the Minister of State can update the House.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Cyber Security Policy (11 Apr 2019)

Jack Chambers: I have been told that a decision was made in September 2018 to stand down the Defence Forces' computer incident response team as there were no trained staff left. The national cyber security centre is robbing Peter to pay Paul. Is that the case? Are the Defence Forces' computers being monitored for attacks? If it is the case that there are no staff members in the Defence Forces' incident...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Cyber Security Policy (11 Apr 2019)

Jack Chambers: It means we are not providing a proper response and barrier for potential attacks and it shows how the depletion in numbers in the Defence Forces could compromise security. It is not good enough to quote the Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Cyber Security Policy (11 Apr 2019)

Jack Chambers: This is a specific team in the Defence Forces, relating to the Minister of State's responsibilities to this House. I want him to provide clarity, apart from the operation and security response that he gave.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Cyber Security Policy (11 Apr 2019)

Jack Chambers: From the Comptroller and Auditor General, we know that the cyberunit in the Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment is completely dysfunctional and is not fit for purpose. I am also informed that the Defence Forces cannot fulfil its obligations to that Department due to the depletion of staffing numbers and that there is a security risk. I would like further details on...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Defence Forces Recruitment (11 Apr 2019)

Jack Chambers: The facts are-----

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Defence Forces Recruitment (11 Apr 2019)

Jack Chambers: There has been no interest in this initiative. It reveals the hollow words that we constantly hear from the Government concerning the crisis in our Defence Forces. The attempt to fill the gap in the Air Corps has resulted in more people leaving. The Defence Forces are haemorrhaging numbers to the point where overseas missions are now in jeopardy and naval vessels cannot go to sea. Using...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Defence Forces Recruitment (11 Apr 2019)

Jack Chambers: 3. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of former officers who previously left the Defence Forces and have returned to service; when a scheme for former enlisted members to return will be in place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17126/19]