2024 was the tenth full year of the regulation of the National Lottery under the National Lottery Act 2013 and an independent Regulator of the National Lottery. This milestone was an appropriate juncture for wide consultation on the role of the Regulator’s Office, its achievements to date, and the potential challenges ahead. Feedback obtained from our stakeholders confirmed that the Office is meeting expectations regarding its role, but that it could communicate its work and priorities more comprehensively. This reflection and feedback was then embodied in a new Strategy Statement for 2025-2027 (available on www.rnl.ie).

P.4 In response to the mystery shop results and to support the work outlined above, the Regulator published advice to parents and guardians on how to talk to their children about National Lottery products and why they are only suitable for over-18s. Gambling of any form while underage increases the risk of developing problem gambling. My office issued a press release and I engaged in national media interviews to further raise awareness among parents, retailers, and the public, of the issue of underage gambling.