Who are the GRAI?

The Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland (GRAI) is a new statutory body that is responsible for the licensing and regulation of gambling, gaming, betting and certain lottery activities.

Our role is to make sure gambling activities are well-regulated and fair. Including:

• Setting standards for the gambling, gaming and betting industry.
• Updating the compliance and enforcement regime.
• Setting up safeguards for children and other vulnerable people to address the harms gambling can cause.
• Regulating advertising and marketing in relation to gambling to support those safeguards.
• Working to prevent gambling from causing or supporting crime.

As Regulator we have a number of statutory functions.

• To license, supervise and control gambling activities in the State.
• To establish a National Gambling Exclusion Register.
• To establish, maintain and administer a Social Impact Fund
• To establish standards for certain gambling products or service
• To impose obligations on licensees in areas such as advertising, inducements and responsibilities relating to children.
• To monitor and enforce compliance by licensees.
• To handle complaints.
• To increase public awareness and communicate with the public on licensing and gambling activities.
• To take measures to stop prohibited gambling activities.
   

We do not have responsibility for:

• Regulating the National Lottery.
• Regulating lottery fundraising conducted by political parties.

Our role is threefold:

1. Regulate the gambling industry.
2. Protect the public from gambling harm.
3. Raise awareness of the potential dangers of gambling

Why join Fáilte

When you join the Fáilte Ireland team, your work will be more than just a job. You will become part of a talented and diverse community of employees whose mission and passion is to promote and support the development of tourism across Ireland.

To do this we create and invest in world class tourism brands, including the Wild Atlantic Way, Ireland’s Ancient East, Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands and Dublin. We develop brilliant visitor experiences that position and sustain Ireland as an attractive and compelling destination. We provide strategic leadership and a wide range of practical supports and training to tourism businesses and we work in partnership with government and other agencies to maximise our impact throughout communities and across regions as we develop a vibrant and sustainable tourism sector.

To enable our staff to thrive, we provide a respectful and supportive work environment. Not only are we recognised as a Great Place to Work but we’re also listed in the top five most trusted organisations in Ireland. Our supports include flexible and family friendly work policies with blended working arrangements. ​

As an employee of Fáilte Ireland you will work in a team-based, values driven organisation with excellent opportunities for professional and personal development. You will enjoy a richness and diversity in your work experience with the opportunity to work with talented colleagues, specialist external partners and a variety of tourism and community stakeholders to deliver the range of outcomes we aspire to.