Cecilia Keaveney (Fianna Fail)

I thank the Minister of State for his reply. One of its main points was that no one is stating that one should not drink, gamble or do anything that can be addictive. However, worldwide evidence suggests these devices are particularly dangerous and addictive when one starts off. It can be seen that more than one person in ten who uses such devices is in serious trouble. I acknowledge the Minister of State may not have an answer for my supplementary question. I was aware of the request for submissions and the Minister of State has noted that other people have sought an extension of the associated deadline. I seek clarification from the Department because, on the one hand, the Minister has noted that people have sought an extension to the deadline while, on the other hand, he has stated he is trying to expedite the entire issue. Were people to come forward on foot of the raising of this issue tonight, would their views be taken on board? I thank the Minister of State for the overall thrust of the argument emphasising the other aspect that probably was missing, namely, the issue of gamblers and the support for them across the various forms of addiction.