Maurice Cummins (Fine Gael)

Yesterday the United States banned Internet gambling involving the use of credit cards. Will the relevant Minister come into this House to explain whether he or she intends changing such laws in this jurisdiction to amend the outdated Gaming and Lotteries Act 1956? Card clubs offering private membership are opening throughout the country and they are really glorified casinos. There are no regulations covering this industry so perhaps the Minister would come into the House to inform us if and when he intends to regulate this industry because it is long overdue. It has been regulated in the US and it will be required here. People have lost houses, farms and more by using credit cards for betting purposes. We must debate the matter in this House.