Bernard J. Durkan
Question:349 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance if he has issued directives to curtail gambling through the use of mobile telephones; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31197/04]
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Questions (285, 286, 287)
Bernard J. Durkan
Question:350 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to the encouragement of gambling on the Internet; if he will issue directives to control the extent of the problem; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31199/04]
View answerBernard J. Durkan
Question:351 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to the extent to which the Internet and mobile telephone system is being used to promote gambling to the detriment of young persons and families; if he intends to issue instructions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31211/04]
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 349 to 351, inclusive, together.
Regarding the growth of betting by phone and the Internet, I refer the Deputy to my previous reply of 30 November 2004 on this matter. There is a limit to what can be achieved in tax legislation and this is particularly the case when considering the problem of excessive gambling.