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- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals: Discussion with Department of Justice and Equality (16 Oct 2013)
David Stanton: I ask everybody to ensure their mobile telephones are switched off completely. Silent mode is not enough as it interferes with the sound system. The purpose of this meeting is to receive a further briefing concerning two EU proposals and to allow the committee to consider any implications these may have for Ireland. These proposals are COM (2013) 534, proposal for a Council regulation on...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals: Discussion with Department of Justice and Equality (16 Oct 2013)
David Stanton: I thank Mr. Munro.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals: Discussion with Department of Justice and Equality (16 Oct 2013)
David Stanton: I know there are certain things on which one can and cannot comment. The Deputy's main focus is how it would work. I should say to Deputy Mac Lochlainn that the subsidiary issue is an issue for us and for us to comment on.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals: Discussion with Department of Justice and Equality (16 Oct 2013)
David Stanton: We would never have guessed. Does Mr. Munro wish to respond?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Heads of the Gambling Control Bill 2013: Discussion (9 Oct 2013)
David Stanton: I have a question for the representatives from the Olympic Entertainment Group. Is their company operating in Ireland at this time?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Heads of the Gambling Control Bill 2013: Discussion (9 Oct 2013)
David Stanton: Is it the intention to set up operations here under this legislation?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Heads of the Gambling Control Bill 2013: Discussion (9 Oct 2013)
David Stanton: In other words, when the legislation is updated and so forth, the company will look at Ireland again. Mr. Taylor made the point strongly that the sale of alcohol should be permitted in casinos. Will he comment further on this?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Heads of the Gambling Control Bill 2013: Discussion (9 Oct 2013)
David Stanton: Do any of the other delegates wish to make a final comment?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Heads of the Gambling Control Bill 2013: Discussion (9 Oct 2013)
David Stanton: We all acknowledge that this is complex legislation. We have had two full days of hearings and are taking on board all of the issues raised.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Heads of the Gambling Control Bill 2013: Discussion (9 Oct 2013)
David Stanton: I am sure the people with the power to make decisions are listening to what is going on.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Heads of the Gambling Control Bill 2013: Discussion (9 Oct 2013)
David Stanton: I hope they are. Do the departmental delegates wish to make a final comment?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Heads of the Gambling Control Bill 2013: Discussion (9 Oct 2013)
David Stanton: I thank all of the delegates for their input and patience. Some of the delegates from last week are in the Visitors Gallery today. If there is anything that strikes any of the delegates between now and the middle of next month which he or she would like to bring to our attention, I would welcome correspondence to that effect. The interaction with members was very useful, which is why we...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Heads of the Gambling Control Bill 2013: Discussion (9 Oct 2013)
David Stanton: That is something to which we can come back.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Heads of the Gambling Control Bill 2013: Discussion (9 Oct 2013)
David Stanton: I thank the Deputy for being succinct. It is very much appreciated.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Heads of the Gambling Control Bill 2013: Discussion (9 Oct 2013)
David Stanton: Ms Kerins wants it to be regulated under law, the law about which we are talking.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Heads of the Gambling Control Bill 2013: Discussion (9 Oct 2013)
David Stanton: Does the Deputy have a question, please?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Heads of the Gambling Control Bill 2013: Discussion (9 Oct 2013)
David Stanton: I am conscious that we have been here for a long while. I do not want to delay people too much longer.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Heads of the Gambling Control Bill 2013: Discussion (9 Oct 2013)
David Stanton: Before I call Deputy Finian McGrath, will the delegates consider if they wish to make points on money laundering as we are interested in hearing their views on the subject?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Heads of the Gambling Control Bill 2013: Discussion (9 Oct 2013)
David Stanton: Let me sound a note of caution. If somebody has information on criminal activity, the Garda Síochána is the agency to talk to.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Heads of the Gambling Control Bill 2013: Discussion (9 Oct 2013)
David Stanton: We are considering the future now. What do you want to happen? What head of the Bill are we discussing?