Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 13 May 2010
25 Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the action the Gardaí plan to take in regard to the continued operation, especially in the Dublin area, of gaming arcades and other premises operating in breach of the Gaming and Lotteries Act 1956, particularly in regard to the maximum permitted stake; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19621/10]
View answerAs the Deputy is no doubt aware, under the Gaming and Lotteries Acts 1956-2003, it is a matter for the Garda Síochána to investigate breaches of the legislation and to take whatever action is deemed appropriate. I have been assured that such premises receive Garda attention and if breaches of the legislation are detected appropriate action taken. If the Deputy has information about any specific breaches of the relevant provisions of the Acts she should bring them to the attention of the Gardaí, alternatively I would be happy to forward them to the Garda authorities on her behalf.
