Section 80

Debate resumed on amendment No. 121:

In page 64, to delete lines 24 to 37, and in page 65, to delete lines 1 to 9 and substitute the following:“

“maximum relevant payment and maximum winnings” means such amount or amounts set by the Authority, with the consent of the Minister, in regulations made under subsection (2) of section 81;”.

- Senator Barry Ward.

An Cathaoirleach: Before I call on the Minister of State, I sincerely welcome to the Public Gallery two wonderful public servants who are doing, and have done, extraordinary work. I welcome first of all Julie Duggan, who has been an employee of the Houses of the Oireachtas working with former Deputy, Senator and MEP, Deirdre Clune, and the former Minister, Deputy Simon Coveney. Ms Duggan has been a very good friend of mine in that period.

I also welcome the newly re-elected Councillor Jack White, who represents the Carrigaline area. He also works with the former Minister, Deputy Coveney. The councillor is an up-and-coming public representative from Cork and he is very welcome to Leinster House. He is joined by Councillor Avril Cronin, who works with me and minds me.

Senator Barry Ward: Who has also been re-elected.

An Cathaoirleach: Yes, indeed. Thank you, Senator Ward. The visitors are very welcome. Enjoy your visit to Leinster House.

We will resume our debate on the Bill. At the end of the previous debate Senator Ruane was in possession.

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