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Seanad: Gambling Regulation Bill 2022: Second Stage (14 May 2024)

James Browne: I am happy to present the Gambling Regulation Bill to the House. This is an important and necessary Bill to address and regulate gambling in Ireland.I know the Bill has significant support and I look forward to Senators' contributions. The Internet has made gambling easier to access than was ever thought possible. Everyone, including children, has relatively easy access to gambling sites...

Seanad: Gambling Regulation Bill 2022: Second Stage (14 May 2024)

Timmy Dooley: I thank the Minister of State for bringing the Bill to the House. Virtually everybody in society recognises the impact of problem gambling on the lives of individuals and their families and communities. It is also incumbent on us, when we try to deal with such a difficult thing, not to end up with unintended consequences of what we seek to do. I am mindful that in his opening remarks the...

Seanad: Gambling Regulation Bill 2022: Second Stage (14 May 2024)

Mark Wall: I welcome the Minister of State. I welcome opportunity to speak on this very important Bill. I also want to welcome our good friend, Mr. Mark Bradshaw, to the Public Gallery. The Minister of State will be familiar with Mr. Bradshaw's advocacy in respect of gambling addiction over many years. I thank him for his continued support for those who are dealing with gambling addiction. As I...

Seanad: Gambling Regulation Bill 2022: Second Stage (14 May 2024)

Lynn Ruane: Like others have said, this is important legislation. It is welcome. It has been long awaited. It will completely reform the regulatory landscape for the gambling industry in Ireland. I am glad this Bill has finally made its way to us here in the Seanad. I look forward to working with the Minister of State and my colleagues here in the Upper House to make improvements to the Bill in the...

Seanad: Gambling Regulation Bill 2022: Second Stage (14 May 2024)

Robbie Gallagher: I welcome the Minister of State back to the Chamber to discuss this very important issue.I pay tribute to the Minister of State and his officials for the significant amount of work they have invested in this legislation, which is fairly comprehensive and detailed. I commend him on tackling this very important issue. Our legislation needs updating. It is very much behind the curve with...

Seanad: Gambling Regulation Bill 2022: Second Stage (14 May 2024)

Garret Ahearn: The Minister of State is very welcome to the Chamber. I firstly acknowledge the amount of work he has done on this incredibly important piece of legislation. There are so many addictions people can have from drugs, to alcohol, to gambling and to loads of things, but the one which can be hidden the most is gambling. We need to put in as many measures as possible to create as much of a...

Seanad: Gambling Regulation Bill 2022: Second Stage (14 May 2024)

Emer Currie: The Minister of State is very welcome. It is a testament to the legislation that so many Senators want to contribute on Second Stage.This is flagship legislation from this Government. We have reached the point where we are getting into the nitty-gritty; we are in the final stretch. It is now about tying it all together. The construct is in place and the support is there. I hope we are...

Seanad: Gambling Regulation Bill 2022: Second Stage (14 May 2024)

Malcolm Byrne: I thank the Minister of State for coming to the House to deal with this legislation and I praise him for how personally invested he has been. It is a very significant piece of work, and I thank him for engaging. The number of contributions here reflects the very legitimate concerns in this House but also among the wider community. This has taken a long time to come into being. As the...

Seanad: Gambling Regulation Bill 2022: Second Stage (14 May 2024)

James Browne: We have been waiting a long time for this legislation. Efforts have been made over the past 20 years to properly regulate gambling in this country, but often to no avail. It is important that we finally have a Bill with genuine momentum behind it, but, leaving aside regulation and licensing for a moment, one that also seeks to address the harms caused by excessive and problem gambling. ...