asked the Minister for Justice if he will confirm whether he has considered proposals in regard to the future of the Irish Hospitals Sweepstake; and when he will be in a position to make an announcement.
Written Answers. - Irish Hospitals Sweepstake.
218.
On 7 January 1986, a proposal was submitted to my immediate predecessor for a scheme of sweepstakes to be run every second week. The proposal has been under examination in my Department in consultation with the Department of Finance in the context of the Government's decision announced on 17 October 1985 in relation to a national lottery. I will convey my decision in the matter to the promoters very shortly.