Maurice Cummins (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

This is something that should come within this Bill. The gambling control Bill has nothing to do with the issue. The person in question feels wronged and wants to object to the issuing of a licence to a company that will, I am sure, be applying for a licence. His name was dragged through the mud.

His name was dragged through the mud but probably not by the company.

Everybody knew his bets were stopped, that he was not paid and he was investigated. He has had no recognition by this company of any wrongdoing on its behalf. I shall outline what I presume he wants to happen within 14 days. I accept that the Minister of State will come back to me about the matter. I presume that it is the Minister for Justice and Equality to whom the man will probably have to object directly. He has written to the Minister.

This man is intent on having his name cleared and for the company to clear his name as well. This is an important issue. He has gone to great lengths already and he is prepared to go further. He wants to object to this licence unless there is compensation, apologies or whatever provided but he wants his name cleared. His name has been cleared by the authorities who look after racing. I hope the matter can be clarified.