Paddy Murphy
Managing Associate | Legal
Ireland
Paddy Murphy
Managing Associate
Ireland
Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland: strategic goals and timelines for 2025-2027
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The Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland has released its inaugural Strategy Statement for 2025 to 2027, as required by section 30 of the Gambling Regulation Act 2024.
In this article, Ogier's Sports team in Dublin explores the strategic focus of the Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland's (GRAI) strategic focus, how the Gambling Regulation Act 2024 shapes industry obligations and examine what the Strategy Statement (the statement) means for stakeholders as the regulatory landscape in Ireland evolves.
The roadmap
Although the Gambling Regulation Act 2024 does not provide a timeframe for which the strategic goals must be met, it places an obligation for progression on the regulatory authority.
The statement sets six strategic areas that the GRAI intends to focus on for the development of a robust regulatory and licensing regime for Ireland's gambling industry, with the overall aim of strengthening gambling regulation:
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licensing
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monitoring and compliance
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enforcement
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consumer protection and awareness
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people, organisation and governance
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digital first
The Irish gambling industry will pay particular attention to the following deliverables and timelines, which will impact the operation of the Gambling Regulation Act 2024 and the GRAI's application of its powers in practice:
| Strategic goal | GRAI deliverable |
| Licensing |
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| Monitoring and compliance |
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| Enforcement |
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| Consumer protection and awareness |
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| People, organisation and governance |
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| Digital first |
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Monitoring
The Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland will monitor its success in achieving these objectives by:
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developing annual work plans with clear timelines and key performance indicators
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producing an annual report and financial statements for submission to the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration
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delivering statutory functions in accordance with legislative rollouts
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reviewing and reporting on the outcomes and impacts of annual work plans
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reviewing governance and compliance requirements and reporting findings
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actively engaging with stakeholders to ensure ongoing cooperation
Looking ahead
The GRAI's statement provides a clear vision to modernise gambling regulation while placing an emphasis on public protection and streamlined licensing processes. It provides stakeholders in gambling and other related industries with a roadmap to the full establishment of gambling regulation in Ireland.
How Ogier can help
Ogier's Sports and Dispute Resolution team in Ireland have experience in complex regulatory framework and can provide advice on the newly introduced Gambling Regulation Act 2024, as well as GRAI compliance and enforcement. If you have any questions or would like advice tailored to your organisation, contact our Dispute Resolution team in Ireland for further guidance and support using the details below.
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Disclaimer
This client briefing has been prepared for clients and professional associates of Ogier. The information and expressions of opinion which it contains are not intended to be a comprehensive study or to provide legal advice and should not be treated as a substitute for specific advice concerning individual situations.
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