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Criminal Justice (Forensic Evidence and DNA Database System) Bill 2013: Second Stage (9 Oct 2013)

Niall Collins: Last week in Athlone we witnessed a grievous and shocking crime that sent a chill down the spine of all parents. It was a reminder of the type of criminal act that horrifies us all and demands swift and decisive justice. The State exists to protect its citizens. On the front line of the struggle against senseless criminality is An Garda Síochána. Earlier this year, we saw the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Heads of the Gambling Control Bill 2013: Discussion (9 Oct 2013)

Niall Collins: I have a question for Rehab and another for Mr. Murphy. On a point of clarification, the charitable lotteries compensation fund was established when the national lottery was established.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Heads of the Gambling Control Bill 2013: Discussion (9 Oct 2013)

Niall Collins: The sale of State assets is Government policy. The closing down of the fund enables the Government to sell the national lottery without any obligation to the fund. That is the point.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Heads of the Gambling Control Bill 2013: Discussion (9 Oct 2013)

Niall Collins: Am I correct in saying it is possible for the sale of the national lottery to proceed but with an obligation to maintain the fund?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Heads of the Gambling Control Bill 2013: Discussion (9 Oct 2013)

Niall Collins: I have one question for Mr. Murphy. He referred in his submission to the right to bet legislation.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Heads of the Gambling Control Bill 2013: Discussion (9 Oct 2013)

Niall Collins: I have two questions for Mr. Murphy. Last week I asked a question about uncollected winnings. I am anxious to tease out that aspect as well as deposits held, which probably relates to online gambling. Some of the small print was brought to my attention during the week. One of the bookmaking organisations states that the account is not a bank account and is therefore not insured,...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Heads of the Gambling Control Bill 2013: Discussion (9 Oct 2013)

Niall Collins: I did.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Heads of the Gambling Control Bill 2013: Discussion (9 Oct 2013)

Niall Collins: I asked about the moneys that are held.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Heads of the Gambling Control Bill 2013: Discussion (9 Oct 2013)

Niall Collins: Both.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Heads of the Gambling Control Bill 2013: Discussion (9 Oct 2013)

Niall Collins: Will Mr. Murphy restate the point he is making about social responsibility?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Heads of the Gambling Control Bill 2013: Discussion (9 Oct 2013)

Niall Collins: Could we get clarification on the point regarding the heads of the Bill? I am trying to get my head around the issue. An Bord Pleanála has granted planning permission for this and the legislation would indicate it cannot be licensed.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Heads of the Gambling Control Bill 2013: Discussion (9 Oct 2013)

Niall Collins: Is there a mechanism within the heads that would allow a Minister to license a venue?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Heads of the Gambling Control Bill 2013: Discussion (9 Oct 2013)

Niall Collins: I have three questions to be put to Mr. Murphy. He mentioned the definition of a bet in his statement so will he expand on that? I am not a gambler, ordinarily, so will he explain virtual racing, fixed odds betting terminals and television roulette?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Heads of the Gambling Control Bill 2013: Discussion (9 Oct 2013)

Niall Collins: It is important that the committee teases this out, as it is a major share of the betting market. We know there are "integrity systems" with live racing and although I know we are under pressure for time-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Heads of the Gambling Control Bill 2013: Discussion (9 Oct 2013)

Niall Collins: I understand that.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Heads of the Gambling Control Bill 2013: Discussion (9 Oct 2013)

Niall Collins: Virtual racing was mentioned last week and we are getting an alternative view. I am asking for an alternative view on the fixed odds betting terminals and television roulette, which form part of the market.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Heads of the Gambling Control Bill 2013: Discussion (9 Oct 2013)

Niall Collins: Will the delegates outline what it will mean for service delivery if the fund is eliminated and the cap remains in place? What will this mean for Rehab? We know what it does.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Heads of the Gambling Control Bill 2013: Discussion (9 Oct 2013)

Niall Collins: I have some questions for Mr. Quirke's representatives. The site in County Tipperary was mentioned and I read about it in the press. Planning permission was granted by An Bord Pleanála. What is the argument for having a resort casino as opposed to a stand-alone casino? Some of the reasons in favour of a resort casino venue proposal as opposed to a stand-alone casino were mentioned...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Heads of the Gambling Control Bill 2013: Discussion (9 Oct 2013)

Niall Collins: Will members have more than one opportunity to ask questions?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Heads of the Gambling Control Bill 2013: Discussion (9 Oct 2013)

Niall Collins: It was stated at last week's hearings that there were up to 20,000 unlicensed machines in the country. Mr. Roche said the correct figure could be as low as 5,000. Do any of the organisations present today or who were here last week represent the operators of these 5,000 or 20,000 machines?