The Mick Clifford Podcast: Ireland's gamble on new betting laws - Prof Colin O'Gara

This week, Consultant psychiatrist Professor Colin O'Gara and Sean Murray discuss new laws which update Ireland's gambling legislation
The Mick Clifford Podcast: Ireland's gamble on new betting laws - Prof Colin O'Gara

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Over a decade in the making, Ireland is finally set to pass laws updating gambling legislation and bringing it into the 21st century. 

It'll introduce the country's first gambling regulator, bring in strict curbs on advertising and introduce a social fund for problem gambling initiatives. 

But how important is it these laws are passed, and do they go far enough? And why does Ireland have a "mountain to climb"? 

Consultant psychiatrist Professor Colin O'Gara joins the podcast this week to discuss.

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