Seanad debates

Wednesday, 7 April 2004

11:00 am

Photo of Frank FeighanFrank Feighan (Fine Gael)

However, one would earn more working for McDonald's than through opening a post office. An Post should consider the remuneration it offers because it is a pittance.

The House should debate the effects of gambling. Over the past ten years, bookie shops have opened on high streets and racing has been permitted on Sundays. Gambling causes severe hardship for families because people fritter away disposable income in gambling dens. Recently, a GAA club banned a number of players because they refused to participate in the club's lotto scheme. This is a serious scenario——

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