Ireland's Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform, Dermot Ahern, has published the report of the Casino Committee - Regulating Gaming in Ireland.
The report makes 32 recommendations that have significant public policy implications regarding the future of gaming and betting in Ireland.
Announcing the publication, the Minister said: "I am very anxious that we get things right in relation to our gaming and betting codes.
"In particular, I want to ensure that betting and gaming activities are carried out within a responsible framework that recognises the reality of these activities, but which ensures they are properly managed, particularly as regards problem gamblers."
The Minister said that because of technological advances associated with the online betting and gaming environments, the changing nature of gaming and the proliferation of private members’ clubs offering a casino-style experience, the issues were complex and required further detailed analysis before a formal decision on introducing significant changes to the regulatory was made.
The Minister continued: "I have published the Regulating Gaming in Ireland report in advance of setting up the informal Cross-Party Committee which is to be asked to examine all aspects of gaming in Ireland."
