The Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland has opened new offices in Mount Street, Dublin with the aid of two of the country’s ministers.
Minister for Justice Jim O'Callaghan and Minister for State Niall Collins, as well as a number of other officials, unveiled a dedicated plaque marking the opening. Minister O'Callaghan also spoke of the importance of the mandate given to the GRAI and the role of the Authority.
Chairperson Paul Quinn and CEO Anne Marie Caulfield also spoke and thanked the minister and previous ministers for their commitment in passing the Gambling Regulation Act and Establishing the Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland.
“On behalf of my colleagues, I would like to acknowledge the excellent groundwork that has been already laid by Anne Marie and her colleagues in both the Authority and in the Department of Justice over the last couple of years,” said Quinn.
“This hard work set us well on the road to success, albeit we know there will be the inevitable twists and turns in progressively introducing regulation.
“The Authority will bring robust and much-needed regulation to gambling in Ireland, giving certainty to Industry and building trust in the many consumers who enjoy sociable gambling, while also importantly protecting the most vulnerable in our society.
“It is essential that we build that public and industry trust by getting the three legs of the regulatory stool, licencing compliance and enforcement, to mutually reinforce each other in creating a robust framework.”
