James Browne (Wexford, Fianna Fail)

I propose to take amendments Nos. 115 to 120, inclusive, together. Amendments Nos. 115 to 118, inclusive, provide that, when assessing whether a premises is suitable to provide gambling activities from, the authority must consult with the relevant local fire safety authority where the premises is situated and must inspect the premises before making a determination in respect of a gambling licence.

It also provided for a reciprocal requirement for local authorities to engage with the authority.

Amendments Nos. 119 and 120 provided for the ability for the authority to determine whether children or ATMs may be allowed on premises and provide the authority with the ability to impose conditions such as to protect children, restrict the number of ATMs or require them to be located away from areas where gaming takes place, for example.

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