Gerald Nash
Question:46. Deputy Gerald Nash asked the Minister for Finance when the relevant legislation will be enacted to allow betting shops to open on Easter Sunday; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19364/14]
View answerWednesday, 30 April 2014
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The Betting (Amendment) Bill 2013, which includes provisions around extended opening hours for betting shops, was published in July last. Following publication the EU Commission had to be notified under the Technical Standard Directive and a three month standstill period ensued. That standstill period ended in October last.
Second stage was completed in January and my officials are working towards the objective of progressing the Bill through all remaining stages in this session.