Fintan Warfield (Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

Regarding Government amendments Nos. 252 to 256, inclusive, which allow for philanthropic or charitable organisations to advertise on on-demand services, social media services and other media, it is fair to say this is the result of pressure that has been applied as the Bill has progressed through the Houses. Thankfully, these amendments have been made to avoid punishing sports clubs and charitable organisations. From the outset, we highlighted the fact this Bill would stop sports clubs and community organisations from raising necessary funds. The Bill, unfortunately and regrettably, conflated fundraising with gambling. The failure to address this issue would have cost local sports clubs, charities and community organisations thousands of euro in necessary funding, so we welcome these amendments that it shall not apply to those organisations.