Extent of gambling problem 'too big for policymakers to ignore'

The ESRI said over 10% of Irish adults are either problem gamblers or have faced difficulties due to gambling.

A recovering problem gambler has said landmark research on the extent of gambling in society shows the issue is “far too big for policymakers to ignore”.

Corkman Eoin Coyne, who now advocates for harm prevention, said problem gambling is “embedded in Irish society” and strong action must be taken to protect people and support those in difficulty.