Horse Racing Industry

Tuesday, 3 July 2012

Questions (526)

Michael Colreavy

Question:

542 Deputy Michael Colreavy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of persons employed directly in the horse-racing industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31704/12]

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Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine (Deputy Simon Coveney)

According to a report entitled "Analysis of the economic impact of the Irish Thoroughbred Horse Industry" (Dukes Report — Update October 2010), published by the Irish Thoroughbred Breeders Association, the total employment in the Irish Thoroughbred Horse Industry was 17,351 in 2010.