Written Question·Department for Culture, Media and Sport·UIN 109425

Gambling: Republic of Ireland

Tabled: 28 January 2026

Answered: 5 February 2026

Question

Dr Beccy Cooper

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what assessment she has made of the potential implications for her policies of the research report by the Irish Economic and Social Research Institute entitled Childhood gambling experiences and

Answer

Ian Murray

The Government recognises the importance of using impartial, accurate and up-to-date research on gambling behaviour and harms, including relevant evidence from jurisdictions similar to Great Britain. We are committed to ensuring that policy decisions are ...

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