James Browne (Wexford, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I certainly understand the import of Senator Ruane's proposed amendment. It would make the situation totally impracticable if all of those separate, albeit important, areas were included in the legislation. A regulator has wider powers other than simply taking into account schools.

In response to Senator McDowell, we have had this extensive discussion on the previous occasion. I fundamentally disagree with the Senator's position that this will enable gambling. It will bring a more coherent approach to gambling in this country and a far more restrictive and controlled regime.