National Lottery Ticket Sales

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 10 March 2015

Tuesday, 10 March 2015

Ceisteanna (240)

Sean Fleming

Ceist:

240. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if the lottery regulator has quantified the loss of sales of national lottery tickets, arising from persistent technological problems and the consequent reduction in money available for good causes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10367/15]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform

Under the National Lottery Act 2013 the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform has no function in relation to the operation of the lottery.  The Act requires the National Lottery Regulator to monitor and enforce compliance by the operator with the Act and with the terms and conditions of the licence granted to the operator.