Results 141-160 of 1,017,770 for in 'Dáil debates' OR in 'Committee meetings' (speaker:Eamon Scanlon OR speaker:John Lahart)
- Gambling Regulation Bill 2022: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (1 May 2024)
James Browne: I am happy to address the issue.
- Gambling Regulation Bill 2022: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (1 May 2024)
Michael Collins: I would like the Minister of State to address that question because this is a very serious matter. If there is going to be any change, that means it is not staying the same. These organisations are totally and utterly dependent on such fundraising. Deputy McGrath mentioned those involved in horse racing and greyhound racing. They have their concerns too. I listen and speak to them quite...
- Gambling Regulation Bill 2022: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (1 May 2024)
Marian Harkin: I add my voice to those who are asking the Minister of State to separate fundraising from gambling. He said there is a difference and that he will bring forward amendments in the Seanad. That is crucial. I know he has heard many examples today but I want to give him one or two as well. Listening to my local radio station earlier, I heard an advertisement for North West Hospice radio...
- Gambling Regulation Bill 2022: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (1 May 2024)
Thomas Gould: First, I welcome the Minister of State's decision to bring forward amendments in the Seanad. This is a very important Bill. The reason it did not get the scrutiny it needed in the justice committee is that no one thought charities or sporting organisations would be covered. People view gambling as online gambling, betting shops and in-person gambling. They do not look at the GAA, sporting...
- Gambling Regulation Bill 2022: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (1 May 2024)
Mattie McGrath: I rise to support these amendments. It appears that we are talking to the wall. We talked again last week.
- Gambling Regulation Bill 2022: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (1 May 2024)
James Browne: You are talking to Government amendments.
- Gambling Regulation Bill 2022: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (1 May 2024)
Mattie McGrath: Gabh mo leithscéal? Is the Minister of State muttering something there? I know he is not listening. If he is going to say something, he should say it so I can hear it.
- Gambling Regulation Bill 2022: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (1 May 2024)
James Browne: I am listening, Deputy McGrath. You said you rose to speak to support the amendments. You are speaking to Government amendments at the moment.
- Gambling Regulation Bill 2022: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (1 May 2024)
Mattie McGrath: Gabh mo leithscéal. The Minister of State is quite sharp on that. I am speaking as I did last week. We are on amendment No. 74, which I am totally opposed to. The Minister of State is trying to make his slipshod way out of this. As I said last week, from the start of the Bill, people cannot understand the Minister of State. He just will not listen to anybody. He has been captured...
- Gambling Regulation Bill 2022: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (1 May 2024)
Michael Collins: We spoke about gambling regulation under the previous Government. I thought the regulation that was brought in was strong. There was a lot of talk about advertising, non-advertising and so on. People enjoy a little bit of the flutter. I am one of those who does not gamble at all. It is very rare if I ever do. I buy local lotto tickets to support local communities. I do many clinics in...
- Gambling Regulation Bill 2022: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (1 May 2024)
Catherine Murphy: I welcome the fact that the Minister of State listened to the arguments we made. I take at face value his statement that the changes will be made and I appreciate that there have to be safeguards. There is no doubt that we have to allow for and expect bad actors. The intent of the Bill is primarily good. It is to address harmful gambling, which we know destroys lives. It is good that the...
- Gambling Regulation Bill 2022: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (1 May 2024)
Michael Healy-Rae: Last night I was not convinced by the Minister's argument and I am still not convinced today, and I am sorry to say that. The Bill contains a number of provisions that will affect highly effective charity fundraising for deserving causes around Ireland, via radio bingo games on local radio. These games, which raise significant and much needed funds for charities, involve the distribution of...
- 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.