Gambling Regulation Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed)
Seanad Éireann — 2024-09-26
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Fintan Warfield (SF), Cultural and Educational Panel

I move amendment No. 40:
In page 21, between lines 30 and 31, to insert the following:
“ Non-application of Act
3. (1) This Act does not apply to gambling activities carried on, by or on behalf of any organisation:
(a) that is a registered charitable organisation under the Charities Act 2009;
(b) that has a charitable or philanthropic purpose, which shall be construed in accordance with section 87(4) , and is designated by the Authority in accordance with subsection (2) ,
provided such activities are for the sole benefit of the organisation or organisations.
(2) The Minister may make regulations setting out requirements in relation to the
operation of subsection (1)b.”.

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