Ireland and Gibraltar Formalise Regulatory Cooperation with New Agreement
The Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland (GRAI) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with its Gibraltarian counterpart, marking a further step in building international regulatory partnerships ahead of Ireland’s licensing rollout.
Third MOU Signed Ahead of Licensing Launch
As Ireland moves closer to launching its new licensing regime, the Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland continues to lay the groundwork for international cooperation. The latest step in that process is a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed by GRAI CEO Anne Marie Caulfield and Andrew Lynam, Commissioner representing the Gibraltarian gambling regulator.
The agreement sets out a framework for collaboration between the two authorities, with a focus on information sharing, mutual support, and regulatory alignment in areas of common interest. It reflects a shared intention to strengthen supervisory capabilities by maintaining open lines of communication across borders—particularly important given the number of gambling operators that operate in both Ireland and Gibraltar.
Strengthening Cross-Border Oversight
On welcoming the agreement, CEO of the Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland, Anne Marie Caulfield said:
“This Memorandum of Understanding signed with the Gibraltarian Gambling Commissioner Andrew Lynam, representing the Gibraltar Regulatory Authority is a significant step in formalising the working relationship between regulators in Ireland and Gibraltar. Given how many Gambling Operators are active in both jurisdictions this Memorandum of Understanding will be the first step in cementing what will be a positive and mutually beneficial working relationship between both organisations. This is another important step in the Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland series of MOUs with fellow regulators”.
The deal is part of a broader series of MOUs the Irish regulator is pursuing with its counterparts abroad. Two agreements have already been signed, and more are expected in the coming months as GRAI prepares to begin accepting applications under Ireland’s new gambling framework.
Ireland’s gambling regulator also acknowledged the assistance received from the Gibraltarian authorities during the early stages of GRAI’s formation. Caulfield expressed appreciation for their willingness to share expertise and resources, and formally welcomed Commissioner Lynam to Dublin as part of the signing.