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- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Gambling Control Bill: Discussion (2 Oct 2013)
David Stanton: Never. Does anybody wish to respond?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Gambling Control Bill: Discussion (2 Oct 2013)
David Stanton: Will the witnesses comment on sponsorship? The Irish Bookmakers Association has indicated the restriction proposed in head 74 is onerous and will result in significant reductions in sports funding for many organisations. It maintains the objective of protecting children can be achieved through the implementation of suitable guidelines without the serious consequences for the financing of so...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Gambling Control Bill: Discussion (2 Oct 2013)
David Stanton: It was mentioned that customers should be able to use other methods to self-exclude rather than being restricted to doing so in writing. Perhaps Ms Rossiter would elaborate?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Gambling Control Bill: Discussion (2 Oct 2013)
David Stanton: It was mentioned earlier that those in the industry can exclude people if they so wish. Would Ms Rossiter recommend this?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Gambling Control Bill: Discussion (2 Oct 2013)
David Stanton: Could an operator who excludes a particular person not share that information across all operators?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Gambling Control Bill: Discussion (2 Oct 2013)
David Stanton: Would that work here?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Gambling Control Bill: Discussion (2 Oct 2013)
David Stanton: Can a person who identifies that another person has a problem interact with the industry or regulator?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Gambling Control Bill: Discussion (2 Oct 2013)
David Stanton: It may be a tiny amount but if left in an account for a number of years it could accumulate.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Gambling Control Bill: Discussion (2 Oct 2013)
David Stanton: Thank you very much, Mr. Bird, for that presentation which was different from the others and interesting. I invite Ms Rossiter to make her presentation.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Gambling Control Bill: Discussion (2 Oct 2013)
David Stanton: Thank you very much, Ms Rossiter. I am struck by how technical the subject is. Ms Rossiter mentioned more than once the need for expertise - people who know various aspects of the industry - that point is coming across again and again. I now invite Ms Byrne to maker her presentation.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Gambling Control Bill: Discussion (2 Oct 2013)
David Stanton: Before answering that, I wish to return to Senator Conway's question. It is extraordinary that someone with a betting account can be barred by a financial institution from getting a mortgage. I invite all groups to reflect on that and come back to us if that is what is happening. It is a very good question. While I accept it is not contained in the heads, it is peripheral to it. The...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Gambling Control Bill: Discussion (2 Oct 2013)
David Stanton: I invite Mr. Bird and Mr. Piper from the Association of Irish Showmen's Guild to make a short presentation.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Gambling Control Bill: Discussion (2 Oct 2013)
David Stanton: We probably need a lesson on how all this operates as it is quite technical.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Gambling Control Bill: Discussion (2 Oct 2013)
David Stanton: Perhaps we might meet afterwards and it can be explained.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Gambling Control Bill: Discussion (2 Oct 2013)
David Stanton: That is not relevant to the heads of the Bill.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Gambling Control Bill: Discussion (2 Oct 2013)
David Stanton: We are not quite at the end yet. In fairness to other members, perhaps Ms Colloms will engage with the Senator about that after the meeting. It is not covered by the heads of the legislation and we have to stick to them. It is an interesting question.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Gambling Control Bill: Discussion (2 Oct 2013)
David Stanton: If anybody has any comments or questions and does not get an opportunity here, they are welcome to write to the committee any time.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Gambling Control Bill: Discussion (2 Oct 2013)
David Stanton: I ask the Deputy to indicate the individuals to whom his questions will be directed.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Gambling Control Bill: Discussion (2 Oct 2013)
David Stanton: I thank Mr. Hickson whose speech was within the time allowed.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Gambling Control Bill: Discussion (2 Oct 2013)
David Stanton: I thank Mr. Johnston for his presentation and staying within the time allowed.