Clare’s Sinn Féin councillor is accusing the Government of conflating legitimate fundraising with gambling in a bill being tabled this week.

The Gambling Regulation Bill 2022, which is being discussed in the Dáil today, would see the establishment of a Gambling Regulatory Authority, the creation of a gambling licensees register and would prohibit the participation of children in gambling activities.

A recent survey by the Economic Research and Social Institute found over 400,000 people nationwide are now showing signs of a gambling addiction.

Shannon Sinn Féin Councillor and General Election Candidate, Donna McGettigan is concerned clubs and community organisations will be unable to fundraise if the legislation is introduced.

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