Minister Browne welcomes competition to appoint seven-person authority at new Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland

Minister of State at the Department of Justice with responsibility for Law Reform, James Browne TD, has today (30 October) urged candidates to come forward to fill the roles of Chairperson and six Ordinary Members at the newly established Údarás Rialála Cearrbhachais na hÉireann or the Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland (GRAI).

The GRAI is a new statutory body that will be responsible for the licensing and regulation of gambling in Ireland. Once established, it will focus on public safety and wellbeing - covering gambling online and in-person - and will have the power to regulate advertising, gambling websites and apps.

Historic legislation setting out the framework and legislative basis for the establishment of the GRAI passed both Houses of the Oireachtas earlier this month.

As President Higgins has signed the Gambling Regulation Act into law, the GRAI will now be established with a seven-person authority.

Minister Browne said:

This is a wonderful opportunity to lead Údarás Rialála Cearrbhachais na hÉireann’s strategic direction and setting a robust regulatory and licensing regime for the gambling sector.

The establishment of the Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland is an important development in ensuring a well-regulated gambling sector while protecting the public from gambling harms.

Once established, it will have significant enforcement powers to enable it to take appropriate and focused action where providers are failing to comply with the provisions of the Authority’s licensing terms, conditions and regulations.

Closing date for applications is 3pm on Friday 15 November.

Apply for the roles via publicjobs.ie here.

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