Ollie Crowe (Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Minister of State for his detailed briefing to the House. I welcome the Bill and am delighted to see its progression like everyone else in Seanad Éireann. Everybody finds ticket touting massively frustrating, particularly when there are so many genuine supporters of a team or artist who are unable to attend an event, and that is especially the case as we begin to see crowds returning to live sport and concerts. It is important to ensure fairness for people. I have been fortunate enough to attend a number of all-Ireland finals and concerts. It is always infuriating to see touts selling tickets outside Croke Park when I know genuine supporters have not been able to receive a ticket. In recent years, Galway has been in a couple of finals. It would test your patience.