Kathryn Reilly (Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

This amendment was tabled in the Dáil also and the Minister spoke on it. I would like to reiterate the point that one of the major concerns of taxpayers and citizens is that the level of moneys going to good causes will be maintained and this was the reason behind trying to specify an amount in legislation. I understand the Minister has not settled on a precise formula regarding the moneys that will go to good causes. However, will he elaborate on or give us some information regarding when he will make known the formula? This would be of benefit to many of the people, communities, good causes and charities that have benefited from lottery funding over the years.

In respect of retailers, the proposed change in the lottery represents a fundamental shift in the lottery model. It would be good practice to provide all of these people with certainty in as far as the Minister can. Will he give us some detail on the formula he proposes for the future?