Seanad Éireann debate - Tuesday, 16 Apr 2019

Gaming and Lotteries (Amendment) Bill 2019: Second Stage

The question is suggested that the bill is read twice.

Minister of State at the Department of Justice and Equality (Deputy David Stanton)

It is fine to pass the second attention period of the 2019 gambling and lottery (revised) bill in Shonan Tada.

Senator David Norris

I don't intend to disturb you, but I would like to give a concession to get a copy of the Minister of Municipal Minister of Democratic Minister.

Acting Chairman (Senator Paudie Coffey)

Copy has already arrived.

Senator David Norris

Deputy David Stanton

The bill aims to destroy specific defects in gambling and lottery acts regulated by gambling and lottery enacted in 1956. Senator may agree that the rules of the law are mostly irrelevant to their own laws and are strongly demanding modernization. The bill invites several temporary measures to reform the license and adjust the lottery in accordance with the 1956 law, waiting for the development of all reforms of all revised gambling bills. 。 Universal reforms have already been done, but it will take time to carry out my service. They will be made based on the report of the Agency Working Group for future gambling permission and coordination. The report shall evaluate the joint scheme of the gambling regulation bills from 2013 and the composition approved by the government on March 20, 2019. It is possible to know on the Ministry of Justice and Hydong Ministry websites.

The 1956 gambling and lottery method (Gambling and Lotteries Act 1956) has foreseeing a significant modernization of its provisions. This amendment is very clear and certain for all promoters and members involved in the funding of the district to ensure the best actions in promoting gambling and lottery businesses. We all are involved in the activities of sports clubs and social organizations in the district, and know the relevance to the district society. I am sure that the members of the Diet need the need to ensure the need for funding to collect funds, and that the process of issuing a license and license is possible for promoters. I do not doubt to believe to do. < SPAN> The question is suggested that the bill is read twice.

It is fine to pass the second attention period of the 2019 gambling and lottery (revised) bill in Shonan Tada.

I don't intend to disturb you, but I would like to give a concession to get a copy of the Minister of Municipal Minister of Democratic Minister.

Copy has already arrived.

The bill aims to destroy specific defects in gambling and lottery acts regulated by gambling and lottery enacted in 1956. Senator may agree that the rules of the law are mostly irrelevant to their own laws and are strongly demanding modernization. The bill invites some temporary measures to reform the license and adjust the lottery work in accordance with the 1956 law, waiting for the development of all reforms of all revised gambling bills. 。 Universal reforms have already been done, but it will take time to carry out my service. They will be made based on the report of the Agency Working Group for future gambling permission and coordination. The report shall evaluate the joint scheme of the gambling regulation bills from 2013 and the composition approved by the government on March 20, 2019. It is possible to know on the Ministry of Justice and Hydong Ministry websites.

The 1956 gambling and lottery method (Gambling and Lotteries Act 1956) has foreseeing a significant modernization of its provisions. This amendment is very clear and certain for all promoters and members involved in the funding of the district to ensure the best actions in promoting gambling and lottery businesses. We all are involved in the activities of sports clubs and social organizations in the district, and know the relevance to the district society. I am sure that the members of the Diet need the need to ensure the need for funding to collect funds, and that the process of issuing a license and license is possible for promoters. I do not doubt to believe to do. The question is suggested that the bill is read twice.

It is fine to pass the second attention period of the 2019 gambling and lottery (revised) bill in Shonan Tada.

I don't intend to disturb you, but I would like to give a concession to get a copy of the Minister of Municipal Minister of Democratic Minister.

Copy has already arrived.

The bill aims to destroy specific defects in gambling and lottery acts regulated by gambling and lottery enacted in 1956. Senator may agree that the rules of the law are mostly irrelevant to their own laws and are strongly demanding modernization. The bill invites some temporary measures to reform the license and adjust the lottery work in accordance with the 1956 law, waiting for the development of all reforms of all revised gambling bills. 。 Universal reforms have already been done, but it will take time to carry out my service. They will be made based on the report of the Agency Working Group for future gambling permission and coordination. The report shall evaluate the joint scheme of the gambling regulation bills from 2013 and the composition approved by the government on March 20, 2019. It is possible to know on the Ministry of Justice and Hydong Ministry websites.

The 1956 gambling and lottery method (Gambling and Lotteries Act 1956) has foreseeing a significant modernization of its provisions. This amendment is very clear and certain for all promoters and members involved in the funding of the district to ensure the best actions in promoting gambling and lottery businesses. We all are involved in the activities of sports clubs and social organizations in the district, and know the relevance to the district society. I will definitely do the same thing so that the members of the Diet need to ensure the need to ensure important and important funding for funding, and that the process of issuing a license and license is possible. I do not doubt to believe to do.

Here are the main features of the bill about the revision of the 1956 method. Improve the qualifications of all kinds of activities prescribed in gambling and lottery methods and the qualifications to participate in betting up to the age of 18; more clearly defined the conditions that gambling and lottery activities should be satisfied. Whether to provide the application process and appeal to the director Garda for issuing permission, or to the revenue committee or local court to acquire a license; the first type of gambling gambling since 1956 Increase the ol d-fashioned restrictions of betting and prize money on activities and automatic machinery licenses. For the first time, a clear income coefficient that can be divided into the beneficiary's interests and the cost of the organizer for the lottery implemented under a court license.

In recent months, the parliamentarians know that the approval slot machines and buildings have attracted the media's attention and have been featured in the Diet. There was a controversy on issuing a license for court certificates and income commissions in areas where gambling is allowed in accordance with Article 12 and 13 of the 1956 law, and local governments seem to have no solution. We need to be aware that some problems are still being considered by ships, so we will comment on it. The members of the Diet will alert the members of the Agency's Working Group's report on future gambling approval and regulations, and guarantee that all responsibilities in the future will be transferred to new regulatory authorities. Councilors should also pay attention to the fact that gambling has shifted to an online environment and the value of conventional slot machines has declined.

Then, I would like to consider the main rules of the bill. Section 1 states that the Basic Law is a 1956 gambling and treasure. Section 2 has made many fixes or additions to clarify the definition of the basic law and reflect the modernization of the law. < SPAN> Let me describe the main features of the bill about the 1956 revision. Improve the qualifications of all kinds of activities prescribed in gambling and lottery methods and the qualifications to participate in betting up to the age of 18; more clearly defined the conditions that gambling and lottery activities should be satisfied. Whether to provide the application process and appeal to the director Garda for issuing permission, or to the revenue committee or local court to acquire a license; the first type of gambling gambling since 1956 Increase the ol d-fashioned restrictions of betting and prize money on activities and automatic machinery licenses. For the first time, a clear income coefficient that can be divided into the beneficiary's interests and the organizer's expenses for the lottery implemented under a court license.

In recent months, the parliamentarians know that the approval slot machines and buildings have attracted the media's attention and have been featured in the Diet. There was a controversy on issuing a license for court certificates and income commissions in areas where gambling is allowed in accordance with Article 12 and 13 of the 1956 law, and local governments seem to have no solution. We need to be aware that some problems are still being considered by ships, so we will comment on it. The members of the Diet will alert the members of the Agency's Working Group's report on future gambling approval and regulations, and guarantee that all responsibilities in the future will be transferred to new regulatory authorities. Councilors should also pay attention to the fact that gambling has shifted to an online environment and the value of conventional slot machines has declined.

Then, I would like to consider the main rules of the bill. Section 1 states that the Basic Law is a 1956 gambling and treasure. Section 2 has made many fixes or additions to clarify the definition of the basic law and reflect the modernization of the law. Here are the main features of the bill about the revision of the 1956 method. Improve the qualifications of all kinds of activities prescribed in gambling and lottery methods and the qualifications to participate in betting up to the age of 18; more clearly defined the conditions that gambling and lottery activities should be satisfied. Whether to provide the application process and appeal to the director Garda for issuing permission, or to the revenue committee or local court to acquire a license; the first type of gambling gambling since 1956 Increase the ol d-fashioned restrictions of betting and prize money on activities and automatic machinery licenses. For the first time, a clear income coefficient that can be divided into the beneficiary's interests and the organizer's expenses for the lottery implemented under a court license.

In recent months, the parliamentarians know that the approval slot machines and buildings have attracted the media's attention and have been featured in the Diet. There was a controversy on issuing a license for court certificates and income commissions in areas where gambling is allowed in accordance with Article 12 and 13 of the 1956 law, and local governments seem to have no solution. We need to be aware that some problems are still being considered by ships, so we will comment on it. The members of the Diet will alert the members of the Agency's Working Group's report on future gambling approval and regulations, and guarantee that all responsibilities in the future will be transferred to new regulatory authorities. Councilors should also pay attention to the fact that gambling has shifted to an online environment and the value of conventional slot machines has declined.

Then, I would like to consider the main rules of the bill. Section 1 states that the Basic Law is a 1956 gambling and treasure. Section 2 has made many fixes or additions to clarify the definition of the basic law and reflect the modernization of the law.

Section 3 replaces the fourth round of Gambling and Lottery Act in 1956, and it is a crime to encourage gambling without permission or license. Article 4 of the bill inserts a new 9A Article in the 1956 method. This clause determines the procedure for applying for permission to gamble for the purpose of charity or philanthropy, or the benefit of the promoter. This method is replaced by a conventional approach to games, mainly circus, carnival, and approved chambers in Article 6, 7 and 9 of the 1956 Act, and in the games of the approved chamber. This section also describes various conditions applied to gambling held based on the license issued based on the Security Law. The maximum commission is 10 euros and the fee is 3. 000 euros. The supervisor must store all gambling permit issued in the district, the dismissed permit, and the stopped permit.

Article 5 is replaced by a new Article 14 by this part of the 1956 method. The main content of the revision is the update of the maximum tolerance for bet and prize money. It was raised from 3 cents and 50 cents to 10 euros and 750 euros. The Minister of Justice and the Minister of East gain the right to change the bet and prize money. The same stipulates that approving betting for a person who has not reached the age of 18 is a crime.

In Article 6, many revisions have been added to Article 15 of the 1956 Act. The exclusion of Article 15 (3) is a direct result of the existing Article 6, 7, and Article 8 of the existing law. The change in Article 15 (4) is related to the change in the amount of the bet and the prize money in Article 14, the change in the permissions there, and the admission of those under the age of 18.

Paragraph 7 has newly introduced Section 19A in the 1956 method, and is required that the income committee will establish and maintain a gambling license registration book. This approach was borrowed from similar requirements for tax management based on Article 18 of the 2015 Act.

Article 8 is a new article of Article 26 of the 1956 law. According to the new clause, promoting lottery activities in all forms, without licensing or permission issued under the law, are considered a crime.

Senator Catherine Ardagh

Article 9 introduces a new Article 26 A under the 1956 method. This section is a part B of a joint schedule approved by the 2013 Gambling Regulatory Bill, but does not require license or consent, but is a mini lottery that does not require the benefit of charitors or philosophy. I am. In order to carry out such a lottery, there is no need for permission or license, the prize money is limited to 1, 000 euros, and a 1, 500 or less tickets can be implemented for up to 5 euros. This will be great for those who want to have a lottery from the evening at a district event.

Section 10 introduces a 1956 new section 27a. This section is implemented in the gambling regulation bill 2013, and allows marketing promotions and advertising promotions with any possibilities linked to lottery content. This work is not subject to permission or license if it includes 2, 500 money purchased prices and prizes, including untouched prizes.

Article 11 links the new Article 27B and the 1956 method. This new section explains in detail the application process for the lottery license to Garda. Apart from this, this section explains the situation and requests observed by issuing lottery licenses. This section offers the current amount of the weekly prize funds in the amount of € 5. 000 for the lottery held based on the permission of the monitor. Garda's police officer will be issued and canceled in its jurisdiction, and store the registration book for all terminated gambling licenses.

Article 12 is a replacement of Article 28 of the 1956 Act with a new article. This article clarifies the procedure for submitting orders related to lottery approved by the regional jury. This is to guarantee a sufficient notification to the court and the absolute information transmission of the proposed lottery work. In addition, this Article considers the situation used in the lottery approved by the District Court. The section offers a maximum winning amount of 30. 000 under the license of the court. However, the section takes into account the amount of prize money of 360. 000 euros in the case of lottery every day under the court license. This condition was inherited from the 2013 gambling control scheme.

Article 13 shall amend Article 30 of the 1956 Act, and convert the penalties provisions to Article 44 of the revised in Article 18 of this bill. Article 14 replaces Article 33 of the 1956 Act with a new article about the information to be described in the lot. Article 33 (1), the exclusion of Article 23, 24, and Article 25 of the lottery in a dancing party or concert, a lottery at a fair and other events, is deleted. Ta. However, there was a provision to delete Article 26 A and Article 27 A from the provisions of (1) (1).

Article 15 is amended to Article 37 of the 1956 Act. The current confiscation provisions for illegal gambling equipment defined in Article 37 of the 1956 Act are also applied to gaming equipment. According to the revised paragraph 1, the immersion provisions are also applied to devices or machines that are not operated according to the license.

Senator Gerard P. Craughwell

Article 16 shall amend to the amendment of Article 41 of the Act of the 1956 law, and convert the penalties provisions to Article 44 of the revised, inserted in Article 18 of the Law. Article 17 amendment to Article 42 of the 1956 Act, not only gaming equipment but also gaming equipment.

Article 18 shall replace Article 44 of the 1956 law with a new article about crime. Penalties for all existing and all new crimes based on the 1956 method after the revision are placed under one section. Penalties that could be imposed when convicted were updated. Corporation is also subject to integrated penalties based on Article 44.

Article 19 is a replacement of Article 46 of the 1956 Act with a new article. The article stipulates that if you are convicted of a violation based on this law, the court can suspend or cancel your license or permit. It is also possible to appeal to the District Court, and the court's decision will be finalized. There is also a provision for the notification of the decision by the tax office chief and the national police. < SPAN> Article 13 shall amend Article 30 of the 1956 Act, and convert the penalties provisions to Article 44, which is inserted in Article 18 of the Law. Article 14 replaces Article 33 of the 1956 Act with a new article about the information to be described in the lot. Article 33 (1), the exclusion of Article 23, 24, and Article 25 of the lottery in a dancing party or concert, a lottery at a fair and other events, is deleted. Ta. However, there was a provision to delete Article 26 A and Article 27 A from the provisions of (1) (1).

Article 15 is amended to Article 37 of the 1956 Act. The current confiscation provisions for illegal gambling equipment defined in Article 37 of the 1956 Act are also applied to gaming equipment. According to the revised paragraph 1, the immersion provisions are also applied to devices or machines that are not operated according to the license.

Article 16 shall amend to the amendment of Article 41 of the Act of the 1956 law, and convert the penalties provisions to Article 44 of the revised, inserted in Article 18 of the Law. Article 17 amendment to Article 42 of the 1956 Act, not only gaming equipment but also gaming equipment.

Article 18 shall replace Article 44 of the 1956 law with a new article about crime. Penalties for all existing and all new crimes based on the 1956 method after the revision are placed under one section. Penalties that could be imposed when convicted were updated. Corporation is also subject to integrated penalties based on Article 44.

Article 19 is a replacement of Article 46 of the 1956 Act with a new article. The article stipulates that if you are convicted of a violation based on this law, the court can suspend or cancel your license or permit. It is also possible to appeal to the District Court, and the court's decision will be finalized. There is also a provision for the notification of the decision by the tax office chief and the national police. Article 13 shall amend Article 30 of the 1956 Act, and convert the penalties provisions to Article 44 of the revised in Article 18 of this bill. Article 14 replaces Article 33 of the 1956 Act with a new article about the information to be described in the lot. Article 33 (1), the exclusion of Article 23, 24, and Article 25 of the lottery in a dancing party or concert, a lottery at a fair and other events, is deleted. Ta. However, there was a provision to delete Article 26 A and Article 27 A from the provisions of (1) (1).

Article 15 is amended to Article 37 of the 1956 Act. The current confiscation provisions for illegal gambling equipment defined in Article 37 of the 1956 Act are also applied to gaming equipment. According to the revised paragraph 1, the immersion provisions are also applied to devices or machines that are not operated according to the license.

Article 16 shall amend to the amendment of Article 41 of the Act of the 1956 law, and convert the penalties provisions to Article 44 of the revised, inserted in Article 18 of the Law. Article 17 amendment to Article 42 of the 1956 Act, not only gaming equipment but also gaming equipment.

Article 18 shall replace Article 44 of the 1956 law with a new article about crime. Penalties for all existing and all new crimes based on the 1956 method after the revision are placed under one section. Penalties that could be imposed when convicted were updated. Corporation is also subject to integrated penalties based on Article 44.

Article 19 is a replacement of Article 46 of the 1956 Act with a new article. The article stipulates that if you are convicted of a violation based on this law, the court can suspend or cancel your license or permit. It is also possible to appeal to the District Court, and the court's decision will be finalized. There is also a provision for the notification of the decision by the tax office chief and the national police.

Clause 20 amends section 47 of the 1956 Act to provide for the extension of the existing provisions relating to the confiscation of gambling machines to the confiscation of gambling machines used in the commission of an offence under that Act or in the event of the execution of a sentence under section 4 of the 1956 Act. Clause 21 amends section 48 of the 1956 Act to extend the provision that the court may make an order to destroy lottery documents to provide for the destruction of documents relating to gambling activities. Clause 22 amends section 50 of the 1956 Act to provide that the power to regulate the records and other details of gambling and lottery licences issued by the Garda is vested in the Minister for Justice and Equality, rather than in the Garda Commissioner, in consultation with the Garda Commissioner.