Colin O'Gara
Colin O'Gara is a psychiatrist and head of addiction services at St John of God Hospital in Ireland, known for his advocacy in addressing the rising prevalence of problem gambling, particularly among young people. He has expressed concerns about the normalization of gambling in society and has been vocal about the need for more effective regulation and consumer protections in the gambling sector.
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Recent news mentions
Prof Colin O’Gara, a consultant psychiatrist at St John of God Hospital in Dublin, is a fierce critic of the gambling industry.
Will new laws protect children from gambling ads? – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-02-03
Prof Colin O’Gara is a consultant psychiatrist who provided evidence regarding the teacher's addiction.
Former principal convicted of €100,000-plus theft from school faces fitness-to-teach inquiry – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-16
Colin O'Gara is head of addiction services at St John of God Hospital and expresses concern over the slow pace of gambling regulation.
‘We’ve a generation in their teens, early 20s, who are fully gamblified’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-03
