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Seanad: Gambling Regulation Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (2 Oct 2024)

James Browne: I will speak to amendments Nos. 150, 153 and 154 initially as they concern matters to do with applications for a licence. The Bill as published prohibits the presence of children on premises with facilities to withdraw cash on licensees' premises. While this is appropriate for the vast majority of premises where gambling is offered from, it is not practical to apply them to all premises. ...

Seanad: Gambling Regulation Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (2 Oct 2024)

James Browne: I agree with the Senator that gambling addiction is not very different in some ways from other addictions. It is not about winning money; it is about people trying to self-medicate, get a sense of self-worth or whatever the case may be. If a gambling addict wins €10 million today, they will gamble every penny of it away again because it is nothing to do with actual money. It is an...

Seanad: Gambling Regulation Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (2 Oct 2024)

James Browne: Amendments Nos. 170, 171 and 173 provide that when assessing whether a premises is suitable to provide gambling activities from, the authority shall consider any information provided under section 95(1)(a) as part of an application and must consult with the local authority where the premises are situated, must consult with the relevant fire safety authority, and must inspect the premises...

Seanad: Gambling Regulation Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (2 Oct 2024)

James Browne: I certainly understand the import of Senator Ruane's proposed amendment. It would make the situation totally impracticable if all of those separate, albeit important, areas were included in the legislation. A regulator has wider powers other than simply taking into account schools. In response to Senator McDowell, we have had this extensive discussion on the previous occasion. I...

Seanad: Gambling Regulation Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (2 Oct 2024)

James Browne: Amendment No. 177 is a technical amendment to section 97 to refer to the correct renumbered subsections 93(1) and 99(1), respectively, as is amendment No. 180, which removes redundant language from section 97(1)(b) which is already set out in the obligations concerning the national gambling exclusion register. Regrettably, I cannot accept amendments Nos. 178, 179, 181 and 182 in the names...

Seanad: Gambling Regulation Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (2 Oct 2024)

James Browne: I certainly hear the Senator's concerns. I agree with her concerns about developments in technology, including algorithms. Under section 32, there is an obligation on the authority to monitor and review the implementation of the Act, including the adequacy of the functions assigned to the authority and national and international developments in gambling and gambling activities and the...

Seanad: Gambling Regulation Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (2 Oct 2024)

James Browne: I advise the House that I may introduce some minor amendments to the Bill on Report Stage to address any remaining technical issues and corrections. I may need to bring further amendments to provide for consequential amendments to other Departments' legislation and related matters. Amendment No. 200 clarifies that a person may make an application to hold a once-off lottery in each...

Seanad: Gambling Regulation Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (2 Oct 2024)

James Browne: I hear both Senators' comments.I will certainly give it further consideration. As I said, the amendment here proposes a reduction from 60 days to 30 days. I am not necessarily against a shorter period being available. Of course, there are the fallback sections within the legislation that allow the regulator to make representations to the Minister to have any amendments that are necessary...

Seanad: Gambling Regulation Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (2 Oct 2024)

James Browne: These amendments relate to charitable or philanthropic licences. Amendment No. 214 clarifies that a person may make an application to hold a once-off lottery in each calendar year. Amendment No. 215 provides that an applicant must specify the date on which they intend to hold the lottery. Amendment No. 216 specifies that a person wishing to hold a once-off lottery must apply for a licence...

Seanad: Gambling Regulation Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (2 Oct 2024)

James Browne: It is not defined within the legislation. It is carried over from the previous piece of legislation. It is in the one that was brought forward and passed by the then Minister of State, Deputy David Stanton. Philanthropic is wider than simply sports organisations. It would include other types of organisations as well. Charitable is specifically mentioned, and then philanthropic, so it...

Seanad: Gambling Regulation Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (2 Oct 2024)

James Browne: Amendment No. 234 deletes section 125(g). This paragraph is no longer needed in the Bill due to the changes to the application process and assessment of premise provisions for a charitable or philanthropic licence. Amendment No. 235 amends section 126 to provide that where an applicant provides information to the authority pursuant to section 95 or seeks to add additional premises to...

Seanad: Gambling Regulation Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (2 Oct 2024)

James Browne: Section 138 provides the authority to make regulations to address advertising by specific types of licensees on specific media, such as television, radio and on-demand media services, on social media and video-sharing services, on websites, on apps and in print, and advertising at specific places or events, having regard to the nature and format of individual media. Amendments Nos. 244 to...

Seanad: Gambling Regulation Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (2 Oct 2024)

James Browne: Regarding the inclusion of the words "video games", we are satisfied that the current drafting would include anything that may be on a video game relating to gambling, but I will certainly undertake to the Senator to give it further consideration to ensure we are satisfied on the point.On the charity and sporting sector exemptions around advertising, the joint Oireachtas committee was clear...

Seanad: Gambling Regulation Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (2 Oct 2024)

James Browne: Amendment No. 262 inserts a new section 151 into the Bill to put an obligation on all licensees to not unreasonably withhold a payment of winnings. Unfortunately, I cannot accept amendment No. 263 in the names of Senators Ruane and Higgins as the matter is sufficiently addressed by sections 157 and 158 which oblige licensees to train their staff to an authority approved standard on these...

Seanad: Gambling Regulation Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (2 Oct 2024)

James Browne: Will the Senator give me time to respond?

Seanad: Gambling Regulation Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (2 Oct 2024)

James Browne: The only person who should be ashamed here this evening is Senator McDowell. He has made outrageous allegations against my good name, the officials in the Department of Justice and the Government, effectively accusing people of being bought and paid for with no evidence whatsoever. It is a shameful thing to come in here and make an accusation with zero evidence.

Seanad: Gambling Regulation Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (2 Oct 2024)

James Browne: Listen back to your own transcript.

Seanad: Gambling Regulation Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (2 Oct 2024)

James Browne: Listen back. Let me respond. I did not interrupt you.

Seanad: Gambling Regulation Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (2 Oct 2024)

James Browne: It is absolutely shameful.

Seanad: Gambling Regulation Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (2 Oct 2024)

James Browne: What you have tried to do in here is to relitigate your own failings to regulate the gambling industry when you were in a position to do so on several occasions, and you did not do so.