The publication of the Irish Casino Committee Report has been long awaited by all in the gaming and gambling industry.

The report of the Irish Casino Committee Regulating Gaming in Ireland was finally published by the Irish Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform on Thursday, 10 July 2008.

The press release from Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform, Mr Dermot Ahern, T.D., that accompanied the publication of the report can be viewed here.

The Irish Casino Committee was established in 2006 and asked to prepare a report for the Government on the possibilities for regulation of casino style operations in Ireland and some other matters relating to gaming and gambling, such as online / Internet / remote gaming.

You will find some background commentary on the work of the Committee here.

Please continue to monitor our website for further commentary on the Irish Casino Committee Report and further developments in the Gaming and Gambling area.

For further information please contact Deirdre Kilroy or Aine Matthews of the Gaming and Gambling Unit.

July 2008.