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

There is no change being made in the 1956 Act with regard to sections 12 and 13 and the motion required to be passed by local authorities. That stands. It is very clear. We are making no change whatsoever in that regard at this time. That may be debated further when we come to deal with setting up a gambling regulator. That is another day's work. The Senator is quite right. The law as it stands says that if there is no council resolution in place, such operations may not be lawful. I cannot comment on or interfere with what happens in the courts, obviously.