Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 24 July 2018
393. Deputy Pat Deering asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his views on the implementation of an amendment which will close the legal loophole that permits bet-on-lottery operators to take bets on lottery products impacting good cause funds here (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32693/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraMy Department is aware of the issue that Deputy Deering is referring to and has met with both the Office of Regulator of the National Lottery Ireland (ORNL) and with the National Lottery licence holder, Premier Lotteries Ireland (PLI ) in respect of this matter. My Department has committed to engaging further with both the ORNL and PLI in respect of reviewing the impacts of these online lottery betting websites on the Irish National Lottery and in potential actions that could be considered to address this issue.
