Thirty-two recommendations, that will have significant public policy implications regarding the future of many aspects of gaming and betting in Ireland, have been outlined in a report from the Casino Committee Regulating Gaming in Ireland.
Commenting on the recommendations, Irish Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform, Dermot Ahern, 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."
According to the Minister, because of technological advances associated with the online betting and gaming environments and the changing nature of gaming, the issues are complex and require further detailed analysis before Government is asked to make a formal decision on introducing any significant changes to the regulatory regime in the gaming and betting area.
"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," continued Ahern.
"There has been some delay in getting all-party agreement and nominees to sit on the informal Cross-Party Committee and I have decided that, rather than delaying the report further, to publish it now, allowing the summer recess for all parties to familiarise themselves with the contents of the report."
