Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 27 February 2019
87. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of investigations carried out by An Garda Síochána into breaches of the Gaming and Lotteries Act 1956 in each of the years 2015 to 2017; the number of files referred to the DPP by An Garda Síochána in the same years as part of these investigations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9842/19]
Amharc ar fhreagraI am advised by the Garda authorities that the attached table sets out the number of incidents recorded as unlawful gaming in the State.
Examples of incidents recorded as unlawful gaming include:
- The licensee of a public house is found to have a gaming machine in operation in his pub and therefore commits an offence under the Gaming and Lotteries Act 1956.
- A Person is found selling lottery tickets for a charity without ID or authorisation.
In relation to the number of files referred to the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) by An Garda Síochána, I understand that this information is not readily available. However, in order to be of assistance to the Deputy I will make further enquiries with the Garda authorities in relation to this matter and I will contact him directly when an update has been received.
1353 - Offences under Gaming and Lotteries Acts
|
Year Reported |
Incidents |
|
2015 |
27 |
|
2016 |
14 |
|
2017 |
13 |
