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Gambling Regulation Bill 2022: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (1 May 2024)

Danny Healy-Rae: I raised this with the Minister last Wednesday evening. I cannot understand how fundraising as we know it has become part of the Bill. I know about the fundraising that goes on in clubs. Most of the work done in local GAA and soccer clubs is done by volunteers who give of their time free of charge. There are things that have to be paid for, such as insurance, travel to games, taking care...

Gambling Regulation Bill 2022: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (1 May 2024)

Pearse Doherty: I have to speak on other legislation before a committee. I appreciate being given time to speak. These are very important amendments which go to the core of how local charities and philanthropic bodies would be impacted by this legislation. We are on Report and Final Stages. I said we should recommit the Bill because the question before the House will be whether we pass this Bill with the...

Gambling Regulation Bill 2022: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (1 May 2024)

James Browne: To clarify, I did say watershed but I should have been more clear. I mean complete exemptions from the advertising ban, so that would mean the watershed and online. I apologise to the Deputy.

Gambling Regulation Bill 2022: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (1 May 2024)

Pearse Doherty: That would be appreciated because the 9.30 p.m. cut-off provided in the section would impact on radio bingos that a lot of charities use to raise money. We made the point strongly last week that charities need to be exempt. The problem with legislation is that we have to deal with what is in front of us. I accept that the Minister of State spoke in good faith and it is clear from his...

Gambling Regulation Bill 2022: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (1 May 2024)

Pa Daly: Let us be clear that the target here is the large providers, particularly online, but there is a conflation here between fundraising and gambling. I have no doubt many of the Deputies here have been contacted by sporting officials, as I have been up to this afternoon, speaking about the potentially devastating impact on local clubs that are struggling for money, particularly with regard to...

Gambling Regulation Bill 2022: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (1 May 2024)

Danny Healy-Rae: Kilgarvan.

Gambling Regulation Bill 2022: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (1 May 2024)

Pa Daly: I was just getting to the hurling club in Kilgarvan, and the one in Killarney as well.

Gambling Regulation Bill 2022: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (1 May 2024)

Danny Healy-Rae: We beat the best of north Kerry, both times.

Gambling Regulation Bill 2022: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (1 May 2024)

Pa Daly: That was a long time ago.

Gambling Regulation Bill 2022: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (1 May 2024)

Danny Healy-Rae: You still remember it though, and I will not let you forget it.

Gambling Regulation Bill 2022: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (1 May 2024)

Pa Daly: Funding for cancer charities collapsed during Covid. They were not able to fundraise and Radio Kerry stepped in at the time to introduce the Radio Kerry bingo for four cancer charities. In the past couple of years, more than €330,000 has been raised for Recovery Haven, the Cork-Kerry cancer bus, which is essential, Comfort for Chemo Kerry and the hospice. These charities are...

Gambling Regulation Bill 2022: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (1 May 2024)

Thomas Gould: What subsection is that?

Gambling Regulation Bill 2022: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (1 May 2024)

James Browne: It is section 157(1).

Gambling Regulation Bill 2022: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (1 May 2024)

Thomas Gould: I did not take that from this, but if the Minister of State is giving a commitment that this legislation will ban the use of credit cards, not just online but for all gambling, I accept that. It is in store anyway.

Gambling Regulation Bill 2022: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (1 May 2024)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Does anyone else want to contribute on this amendment as the Minister can only come in once more? No. Will the Minister clarify the position?

Gambling Regulation Bill 2022: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (1 May 2024)

James Browne: I am happy to give the commitment that it applies to all gambling activities.

Gambling Regulation Bill 2022: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (1 May 2024)

Amendment, by leave, withdrawn.

Gambling Regulation Bill 2022: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (1 May 2024)

James Browne: I move amendment No. 65: In page 92, line 22, to delete “game, betting activity or lottery” and substitute “game or lottery”.

Gambling Regulation Bill 2022: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (1 May 2024)

Amendment agreed to.

Gambling Regulation Bill 2022: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (1 May 2024)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Amendments Nos. 66 and 67 are not being considered.