David Stanton (Cork East, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

On the issue of the gambling prevalence study, it was a Department of Health study and, I understand, an all-Ireland study. I cannot comment on its findings here, but my colleague in the Department of Health may do that at another time. A new study for 2018 to 2019 is being carried out that will update the study's findings which were published recently, and it is hoped that will be to hand pretty soon.

With respect to this legislation, it is more robust in updating the 1956 Act. The question of gambling institutions going underground, which was raised, is a matter for enforcement by the Garda. All gambling and lottery activities promoted will require a permit or licence, and that is provided for. The self-exclusion register was mentioned. That will be considered in the revised gambling control Bill. The Fianna Fáil Bill was a replication of the 2013 scheme. The debate on it at that time was useful, but I want to go much further than merely setting up an office in the Department of Justice and Equality. That is why it is taking time and the reason it is so complicated, because we want to do it correctly.

I thank Senators for their contributions. I am pleased, as I understand it, that people are accepting this legislation, which is important at this time. I commend the Bill to the House.