Written answers

Thursday, 23 May 2013

Department of Public Expenditure and Reform

National Lottery Licence Sale

Photo of Barry CowenBarry Cowen (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)
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15. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will include in the tender documents for the National Lottery licence a clause that requires the successful bidder to abide by a social responsibility charter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24650/13]

Photo of Brendan HowlinBrendan Howlin (Wexford, Labour)
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As the Deputy is aware, I announced in April 2012 that there will be a competition for the next National Lottery licence. A document inviting Expressions of Interest from parties interested in participating in the competition was published by my Department on 8th May 2013. It is envisaged that the competition will commence shortly.

The robust regulation of the National Lottery during the period of the next licence has been a priority for my Department since the outset of this process. The National Lottery Act 2013, which was recently enacted, provides for the establishment of a new independent Regulator for the National Lottery. Under the Act, the Regulator will be responsible for ensuring that the National Lottery is run with all due propriety, that the interests of participants in the National Lottery are protected, and that the long term sustainability of the National Lottery is safeguarded.

The protection of players of the National Lottery will be central to the arrangements for the next licence. Under the terms of the licence, the licence holder will be required to prepare, for the approval of the Regulator, codes of practice which will deal with issues such as relations with participants, advertising and promotions, and sales of tickets.

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