Gambling Legislation

Wednesday, 24 October 2018

Questions (195)

Niall Collins

Question:

195. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the agency and the State and the relevant legislation responsible for the monitoring of the home licence to carry out gaming activities on a premises. [44071/18]

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Written answers

Minister for Justice and Equality

In order to offer gaming or gambling products in Ireland, a license is required under the Betting Acts 1931-2015 or the Gaming and Lotteries Act 1956. The Revenue Commissioners are the primary responsible licensing authority under both Acts, with some involvement of the Minister for Justice and Equality.

My Department does not have a role in monitoring such licenses. I understand that the Revenue Commissioners do carry out certain monitoring and the Gardaí have a general role in prosecuting offences where they occur.