Results 101-120 of 1,018,209 for in 'Dáil debates' OR (speaker:Máiría Cahill OR speaker:Michael D'Arcy) in 'Committee meetings'

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

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: Well, after half an hour, I am delighted to hear what he has to say about my actual proposal.

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

James Browne: I will apologise to the Deputy for the second day in a row, as I did not address his proposal, what with everything else that was happening and how the debate was hijacked.

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

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: I will not take it personally.

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

James Browne: The Deputy’s amendment seeks to address an important matter and raises interesting concerns around gambling. It would repeal the Gaming and Lotteries Act 1956, except for section 36. If my interpretation is correct, the good intention behind the Deputy’s amendment is to protect people who are participating in gambling from being pursued by a bookmaker, casino or other similar...

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

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: I do not wish to stifle the debate, and the Leas-Cheann Comhairle was not present for the past little while, but there is a practice whereby we speak to the amendment. I tabled this amendment in good faith and waited for the Minister of State to address it in good faith, yet the debate went elsewhere about other issues, albeit valid ones. On that basis, I am happy to withdraw the amendment.

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

Amendment, by leave, withdrawn.

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

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: I move amendment No. 16: In page 23, to delete lines 25 to 31.

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

Amendment, by leave, withdrawn.

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

Catherine Connolly: Amendments Nos. 17, 18 and 20 are related and will be discussed together.

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

Pa Daly: I move amendment No. 17: In page 25, between lines 9 and 10, to insert the following: “(4) In appointing the members of the Authority, the Minister shall have regard to the objective of there being no fewer than 1 member with lived personal experience of harmful gambling behaviours. (5) In appointing the members of the Authority, the Minister shall have regard to the importance of...

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

Thomas Gould: We discussed these matters at the justice committee and the Minister of State referred earlier to protecting people, harmful gambling and people at risk. We believe that at least one member of the authority should have the lived experience and personal knowledge of what it is like to go through the throes of addiction so that, when the authority meets, there is a voice in the room that can...

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

Thomas Pringle: I support amendment No. 17, which is reasonable and makes sense. That at least one member of the authority should have lived experience of harmful gambling behaviour is important and may be a suggestion that should be taken on board. I would like to hear why that will not be the case. The gambling regulatory authority will be meant to prevent the harm that gambling can do, so there needs...

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

Pearse Doherty: From the Minister of State's contribution, he clearly does not want to try to reach agreement on how to fix this. I thought I was being fair enough with my comments because I think we can fix this, and I said I did not believe it was his intention, but maybe I have a different view of it now. I have told him there are companies driving a coach and horses through this already. I know...

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

James Browne: That is not in the legislation. The Deputy knows that.

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

Pearse Doherty: Hang on a second-----

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

James Browne: The Deputy is talking about advertising.

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

Pearse Doherty: Hold on a second. If the Government wants to support the sector, clubs will not be able to do that unless they advertise their car. That is just a fact. A GAA club or a community development association that is raffling a house will not be able to do that unless it is able to advertise, but companies such as McKinney Motors - I could name numerous ones - will be able to continue to raffle...

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

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Thank you, Deputy. The time is up.

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

Pearse Doherty: Do we want to fix this or not? Fianna Fáil's legislation is going to crucify these groups and charities.

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

Thomas Gould: What the Minister of State said was very disappointing. As I and everyone else said here, we thought this debate would be constructive. We worked with the Government and said how important the legislation is. I made a point about unintended consequences. A Minister can make a mistake and the Department can do so just as easily, just as I could, but we tease things out and discuss them...