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The Daily PollPoll: Should Ireland's new gambling laws allow for 'super casinos'?
Justice Minister Alan Shatter has effectively ruled out developments like the proposed Twomileborris large-scale casino. Has he done the right thing? You tell us…
JUSTICE MINISTER Alan Shatter has announced an overhaul of Ireland’s gambling legislation.
The law will create provisions for more medium-sized developments but so-called ‘super casinos’ – like that which had been proposed for Twomileborris in Co Tipperary – will not be permitted.
Shatter said yesterday that large casino developments would “attract other activities that are not desirable and pose a particular risk to vulnerable people”. In the comments section on TheJournal.ie’s report on the new legislation yesterday, some readers argued that the restriction on larger casinos would block a source of revenue and employment in the country.
What do you think? Should Ireland’s new gambling laws allow for ‘super casinos’?
Poll Results:
No (661)
Yes, but only a small number of them (435)
Yes, unlimited numbers (175)
I don't know (28)
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