Tag Archives: Deirdre Hargey

Northern Ireland lawmakers initiate gambling public health inquiry

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A cross-party group of Northern Ireland Assembly lawmakers has launched an inquiry into gambling and its societal impact, seeking input from public health professionals.  The All Party Group (APG) on Reducing Harm Related to Gambling announced the probe yesterday, requesting written evidence from health professionals, advocacy group representatives, academics, departmental officials and people with lived experience.  A key objective of …

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Northern Irish Betting Bill passes consideration stage prompting Committee recommendations

SBC News Northern Irish Betting Bill passes consideration stage prompting Committee recommendations

The Betting, Gaming, Lotteries and Amusements (Amendment) Bill has passed the consideration stage of the Northern Irish Assembly, paving the way for a long-awaited regulatory overhaul in the province.  Sponsored by the Minister for Communities Deirdre Hargey, the Bill entered the First stage of the legislature on 14 September 2014, with the goal of updating regional betting regulatory oversight for …

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NI Communities Minister calls for Mandatory Code of Practice on gambling venues 

SBC News NI Communities Minister calls for Mandatory Code of Practice on gambling venues 

Northern Ireland Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey has urged Stormont Assembly ministers to support amendments introduced to the “1985 – Betting, Gaming, Lotteries and Amusements (Amendment) Bill”.  Hargey has been charged with leading the overhaul of Northern Ireland’s gambling laws, which have remained unchanged for the past 35-years. This September, Northern Ireland’s assembly approved Hargey’s ‘first phase amendments’ required to update …

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Northern Ireland betting overhaul enters first Assembly stage

SBC News Northern Ireland betting overhaul enters first Assembly stage

The planned overhaul of Northern Irish betting and gaming regulations took another step yesterday, as the Betting, Gaming, Lotteries and Amusements (Amendment) Bill entered the Northern Ireland Assembly. Having successfully passed the first stage, the first phase of the regulatory adjustment focuses on land-based operations. If fully passed through the Stormont, the Bill will enact the most significant changes to …

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Northern Ireland moves to radically overhaul legacy gambling laws 

SBC News Northern Ireland moves to radically overhaul legacy gambling laws 

Northern Ireland has warned all gambling businesses and hospitality establishments to prepare for statutory changes to be imposed on the nation’s gambling laws.  Yesterday, the NI Executive disclosed that communities minister Deirdre Hargey has been appointed to spearhead the biggest overhaul of the province’s gambling laws in over 35-years. Hargey announced that she would move to implement a ‘two-phased‘ approach …

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