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Gambling Regulation Bill 2022: Report Stage (24 Apr 2024)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: ...on individuals and Irish society. When talking to Mark, he really impressed on me the fact that if you are an alcoholic, you do not really think that your next drink is going to solve your problems; if you have a drug addiction, you do not really think that your next hit is going to solve your problems; but if you are a gambler, you really do think that your next bet is going to solve all...

Gambling Regulation Bill 2022: Report Stage (24 Apr 2024)

Mark Ward: ...add value. It is not only me saying that as it is evidence-based and has been proven. I worked in addiction services for countless years before I came in here and I have seen people with drug problems, alcohol problems and gambling problems. I have also seen these people recover. I have also seen these people come into organisations, whether to work directly for organisations or to...

Gambling Regulation Bill 2022: Report Stage (24 Apr 2024)

Seán Crowe: ...them? In working class communities there are not rich individuals who can put their hands in their pockets every month or week. In some cases, there are many rich people but they are involved in the drug scene. Clubs and charities do not want to lend them credibility through generosity or charity work. I appeal to the Minister of State to look at this again. I agree with my colleague...

Gambling Regulation Bill 2022: Report Stage (24 Apr 2024)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: ...is an astonishing proposition. I have discussed it with lawyers and they are equally astonished. It leads to a bizarre, nonsensical and unacceptable conclusion. Are we meant to believe the Oireachtas can legislate against misuse of drugs, for example, but opium dens should be exempted from the law so long as they charge a membership fee at the door, or that clubs on St. Stephen's Green...