James Browne (Wexford, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I hear both Senators' comments.I will certainly give it further consideration. As I said, the amendment here proposes a reduction from 60 days to 30 days. I am not necessarily against a shorter period being available. Of course, there are the fallback sections within the legislation that allow the regulator to make representations to the Minister to have any amendments that are necessary by way of statutory instrument. It is an important part of this legislation that we have tried to give the authority the administrative powers necessary to make changes, rather than have to come back for primary legislation.

It is similar in relation to duration of raffles. Any necessary changes can be recommended by the authority to the Minister as well so that we can make changes as quickly as possible and as necessary.