Finian McGrath (Dublin North Central, Independent)
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Question 638: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position regarding the gaming and leisure report; and the plans for legislation to regulate the sector in the future. [3638/08]

Brian Lenihan Jnr (Dublin West, Fianna Fail)
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I take it that the Deputy is referring to the Report of the Casino Regulation Committee. The Deputy may be aware that in August, 2006, the Government agreed to the proposal of my predecessor for the establishment of a Committee (the Casino Regulation Committee) to report on the possibilities for a legislative basis for the strict regulation of casino-style operations in the State.

The Casino Regulation Committee completed their Report in April last year. It is a lengthy document which deals with a range of complex and inter-related public policy issues which are now being considered, as are the modalities to advance the situation in the most appropriate manner. I do not propose to comment on the Report or any of its recommendations in advance of that consideration having taken place.