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Dáil Éireann debate -
Wednesday, 7 Feb 1996

Vol. 461 No. 2

Written Answers. - Casino Licensing.

Ivor Callely

Question:

70 Mr. Callely asked the Minister for Finance the progress, if any, that has been made on the principle of licensing a casino in Ireland; the considerations, if any, that have been taken into account; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2465/96]

No decision has yet been taken by the Government on the principle of whether or not to approve casino licensing.

As I have previously indicated to the House, the Government has asked my Department to prepare a report, in consultation with the other Government Departments and agencies involved, on the pros and cons of licensing casino gaming on its merits.

I expect that the report which is now at an advanced stage will provide me with an overall assessment of all the relevant issues including, for example, legislative considerations, the social and economic implications, revenue aspects and the potential impact on other forms of gaming.

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