Catherine Martin (Dublin Rathdown, Green Party) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Senators for their amendments. On the commercial communications for gambling, given that the gambling authority of Ireland to be established by the gambling regulation Bill will issue codes in respect of advertising, including in relation to online gambling, I do not propose to accept amendments Nos. 80, 93 or 109. On the issue of speculative financial activities, I note that the Central Bank of Ireland regulates the advertising of financial activities by financial services firms under its remit. The rules are set out in the consumer protection code published by the Central Bank. Finally, as regards crypto-assets, I note that the EU markets in crypto-assets regulation is currently under negotiation in Brussels and will set out a regulatory framework for those assets. Accordingly, I do not propose to accept amendments Nos. 81, 94 or 110.