RTE viewers were all in agreement about a powerful segment on gambling which featured on RTE's Prime Time programme last night.
The report from Conor McMorrow aimed to look at the affect of online gambling particularly on young people.
It also featured prominent interviews with former Tyrone GAA footballer Cathal McCarron and gambling giant Paddy Power co-founder Stewart Kenny who were both very honest about how they felt the industry has negatively impacted people's lives.
Speaking to the programme Kenny said Ireland was "so far behind in regulating the gambling industry that there is no protection for the young and vulnerable".
The former chief executive of Paddy Power said that "governments for the last 20 years have been totally negligent" when it comes to regulating the gambling industry.
He said he resigned from the bookmaking giant in 2016 "because they refused to do anything meaningful on gambling addiction".
"The internet was the explosion," he said. "In fairness to the industry, we didn't realise how much it would take over people's lives."
"I must take responsibility for some of the developments. I was part of it, and I have deep regrets that I was not more proactive," he said.
Meanwhile McCarron said that when he was gambling heavily that he "never got a free bet until I lost. So if I was winning, I never got a free bet".
The former GAA star started gambling on horses as a teenager, he moved to online and "in-play" betting on all sports.
Viewers of the programme had huge praise for the two interviewees while also voicing their belief for a need regulate the online gambling industry more.
One person wrote: "All gambling advertising should be banned. I don’t understand a gambling addiction but it’s obviously an issue for many people. Pop ups, apps and constant advertising are drawing people in.
Another added: "Huge respect for Cathal McCarron sharing his experience of what it's like to get caught up in gambling on tonight's 'Prime Time'."
One person said: "A Very Fair & Honest Statement By Mr. Kenny. Fair Dues"
Another added: "It is unbelievable that there is still next to no regulations on gambling. This is not a new addiction in Ireland. With the access to gambling now 24/7 through technology how has this not been regulated by successive governments?."
