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Gaming and Lotteries (Amendment) Bill 2019 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (19 Jun 2019)

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony: ...of considering this paper, the Minister has opted to redraft the Bill which essentially will negate years of work that could just as easily be amended and agreed to. All the while, families are being destroyed as a result of gambling addiction. The figures are stark to the point of being frightening. There are towns and villages in west Cork that are devoid of a post office, a Garda...

Rural Crime: Motion [Private Members] (15 Jan 2019)

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony: ..., of which seven have yet to be given the go-ahead. Will the Minister advise why there is a hold up? Surely, there is an allocation of funds such that all applications should be sanctioned. Rural Ireland is being destroyed at a social level and people must now be content with basic safety. They deserve to feel comfortable and safe in their homes.

Gambling Control Bill 2018: Second Stage [Private Members] (9 May 2018)

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony: ...in common - they are presenting at a very late stage simply because their addiction is so well hidden. By the time they seek help, the problem has spiralled out of control. Whole families have been destroyed, both emotionally and financially. The protections set out in this Bill would go a long way towards helping those people. The establishment of a social gambling fund to assist...