Jim O'Keeffe (Cork South West, Fine Gael)
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Question 318: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the provisions he intends to include in the Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2006 regarding, gambling, gaming or lotteries; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22303/06]

Michael McDowell (Dublin South East, Progressive Democrats)
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The Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2006 amends, inter alia, the Gaming and Lotteries Acts 1956-86 to insert new values for the minimum stake and prize amounts allowed for gaming machines. Provision is also made to allow the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform to vary the amount in stake and prize money in the future.

As I indicated in the Adjournment Debate on 10th May, I propose to bring forward additional provisions aimed at tightening up the enforceability of gaming and lotteries law. These provisions are being developed for inclusion in the Bill at Committee Stage. They will reflect and reinforce current Oireachtas policy which stands for the prohibition of casino-style operations in the State and against the idea that casinos should be permitted and regulated.