Written answers

Wednesday, 25 February 2009

Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform

Proposed Legislation

11:00 pm

Photo of Michael D HigginsMichael D Higgins (Galway West, Labour)
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Question 61: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if arising from his interview (details supplied) he will state when he will introduce legislation to provide for a major crackdown on the gambling sector to ensure that casinos are not involved in money laundering; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7589/09]

Photo of Dermot AhernDermot Ahern (Louth, Fianna Fail)
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I refer the Deputy to my reply to PQ Number 45 of today's date. Work on the drafting of the Criminal Justice (Money Laundering) Bill, which forms part of the Government's legislative programme, is underway and publication is scheduled for later this year. The Bill, which seeks to transpose the Third Money Laundering Directive into Irish law, will contain provisions to ensure that places such as private members' clubs that offer casino type gaming will be subject to anti-money laundering safeguards.

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