Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 15 February 2022
616. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Justice if he will clarify the position in respect of sports clubs offering houses as prizes in the course of their fundraising activities in the context of the Gaming and Lotteries (Amendment) Act 2019 [8379/22]
View answerThe Gaming and Lotteries (Amendment) Act 2019, which was commenced on 1 December 2020, modernises the Gaming and Lotteries Act 1956 to assist the better promotion of local gaming and lottery activity held primarily for charitable and philanthropic purposes. These activities are an important source of funding for sporting clubs and community organisations across the country.
Section 28 of the Act provides for a charitable or philanthropic cause to seek a District Court licence to promote a lottery on a continuing or once-off basis. With regard to the latter instance, a prize to a maximum value of €360,000 may be offered.
