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15/07/2015
New Study To Report On Social Impact Of Gambling
A new study looking at the social impact of gambling in Ireland has been launched by Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection, Joan Burton.
Funded by the Irish Research Council, with support from the Department of Social Protection, the study – Playing Social Roulette: The Impact of Gambling on Individuals and Society in Ireland – will have a particular focus on problem gambling and the impact on the individuals and families concerned.
Speaking at the launch, the Tánaiste welcomed the study as providing new insights on the social impact of gambling in Ireland. "I am very concerned about the social impact of gambling, given that we have a gambling culture in Ireland," Tánaiste Burton said.
"Gambling pervades many aspects of Irish life, particularly sporting events. The negative effects on young people growing up in this gambling culture are a particular worry. One of the most profound impacts of problem gambling is on families who have to cope with the devastation and stress, compounded by having to deal with serious financial problems. Another alarming finding that the study highlights is the connection between problem gambling and people gambling at a young age."
The research study is expected to make a number of policy recommendations in relation to addressing problematic gambling including, promoting responsible gambling, public awareness and education and improvements in prevention and treatment services.
(MH)
Funded by the Irish Research Council, with support from the Department of Social Protection, the study – Playing Social Roulette: The Impact of Gambling on Individuals and Society in Ireland – will have a particular focus on problem gambling and the impact on the individuals and families concerned.
Speaking at the launch, the Tánaiste welcomed the study as providing new insights on the social impact of gambling in Ireland. "I am very concerned about the social impact of gambling, given that we have a gambling culture in Ireland," Tánaiste Burton said.
"Gambling pervades many aspects of Irish life, particularly sporting events. The negative effects on young people growing up in this gambling culture are a particular worry. One of the most profound impacts of problem gambling is on families who have to cope with the devastation and stress, compounded by having to deal with serious financial problems. Another alarming finding that the study highlights is the connection between problem gambling and people gambling at a young age."
The research study is expected to make a number of policy recommendations in relation to addressing problematic gambling including, promoting responsible gambling, public awareness and education and improvements in prevention and treatment services.
(MH)
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