Gambling Regulation Bill 2022: Committee Stage [25 September 2024]

An Cathaoirleach: Amendment No. 1 is a Government amendment. Amendments Nos. 1, 2 and 107 to 109, inclusive, are related and may be discussed together. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Government Amendment No. 1: In page 14, line 1, to delete “This Act” and substitute “This Act, other than section 221,”.....

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Gambling Regulation Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) [26 September 2024]

Senator Mark Wall: I move amendment No. 38:

In page 21, between lines 30 and 31, to insert the following:

“(6) For the avoidance of doubt, this Act applies to gambling activities carried on by, or on the premises of, a private members’ club in like manner as it applies to such activities carried on by, or on the premises of, any other natural or legal person or unincorporated body of persons.”.

We spoke about this in the opening contributions last night about private clubs and gambling, not just in Dublin but throughout the country.

The amendment asks that private clubs be listed under the new legislation. We went into detail last night so I will not go back over it. I would appreciate the Minister of State's reply.

Deputy James Browne: I thank the Senator for his contribution. He has long been an advocate for gambling reform. The Bill provides that any person who provides a gambling activity whether for a commercial, charitable or philanthropic purpose must have a licence from the authority....

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