Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 12 June 2013
101. Deputy Kevin Humphreys asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if those currently employed at a company (details supplied) will have their positions protected when the contract for the National Lottery is put out to bid; if it will be a condition of the contract that the technical operations must be based here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28322/13]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs you are aware, a competition for the next licence to operate the National Lottery commenced in May 2013 and is due to conclude later this year.
I do not wish to disclose the contents of the draft licence until the competition has been concluded and the licence has been granted to the successful bidder. The Deputy will appreciate that any requirements which might be included in the draft licence concerning the location of the operations of the next licensee must comply with EU law. The Deputy will also be aware that the company to which his question relates is a private company which has a contract with the holder of the current National Lottery licence.
