Aengus Ó Snodaigh
Ceist:90. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if her attention has been drawn to the introduction of virtual gambling; and if it is covered under the Betting Act 1931. [6163/15]
Amharc ar fhreagraWednesday, 11 February 2015
Ceisteanna (90)
Freagraí scríofa
It is my intention that this form of gambling will be covered by the Gambling Control Bill, once enacted. The General Scheme of the Bill, published in July 2013, and available on my Department's website, has virtual gambling within its scope. It is not possible to indicate at this point when the Bill will be published.
My colleague the Minister for Finance has primary responsibility for the oversight of the Betting Act 1931 (as amended) and currently has legislation before the Oireachtas - the Betting (Amendment) Bill 2013 - which will update the current legislation in this area.