One of the main priorities of the overhaul is the establishment of a new gambling regulator, a process that was originally scheduled for completion in 2021. However, as a result of the global pandemic, priorities within Ireland’s government have shifted somewhat and the launch date has been pushed back to 2023.
Irish Senators Debate the Launch Date and Responsibilities of New Irish Gambling Regulator Irish Senators Debate the Launch Date and Responsibilities of New Irish Gambling Regulator Irish Senators Debate the Launch Date and Responsibilities of New Irish Gambling Regulator Irish Senators Debate the Launch Date and Responsibilities of New Irish Gambling Regulator Irish Senators Debate the Launch Date and Responsibilities of New Irish Gambling RegulatorJames Browne, minister of state in the Department of Justice, agreed with the need for a gambling regulator as soon as possible saying that currently, the country had an “inconsistent regulatory environment” as regulation was not managed by a single authority but instead by multiple agencies.
Speaking to the Senate, Browne said:
“The new regulator will, when fully operational, assume all of the current gambling licensing and regulatory responsibilities as well as new and more extensive enforcement duties. When it is established, the regulator will have the necessary enforcement powers for licensing and powers to take action where individuals or operators fail to follow rules and regulations.
Its key objectives will be as follows: to prevent gambling from being a source or support to crime; to ensure that gambling is conducted in a fair and open way for companies to make decisions in certainty; and to require the promotion of safe and responsible gambling, and to combat problem gambling.”
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