Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 23 June 2015
335. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he or his Department is aware or have been alerted to any other potential uses for the greyhound stadium at Harold's Cross in Dublin 6W if it is sold; if he is aware of any expressions of interest; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25165/15]
View answerThe Indecon report (“Review of Certain Matters relating to Bord na gCon”) which was published in July 2014 contained 27 recommendations, including a recommendation that a plan for asset disposals should be implemented. The report included Harold's Cross greyhound racing facility in the list of potential asset disposals. In accordance with the provisions contained in the Code of Practice for the Governance of State Bodies and in accordance with the Horse and Greyhound Racing (Betting Charges and Levies) Act 1999, Section 10 (18C), Bord na gCon must obtain the consent of the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Marine and the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform for the disposal of any property. I have not received any request for such consent at this point. My attention has not been drawn to any expressions of interest nor have I been alerted to any other potential uses for the greyhound stadium.
