Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 21 June 2016
542. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to outline the remit of the National Horse Arena in Abbotstown and to whom it is accountable, with particular reference to where income from the equestrian activities that it hosts goes. [16992/16]
View answer543. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he is aware that activities and shows being run by the National Horse Arena are impacting upon local businesses which traditionally provided Dressage Ireland shows, and other riding club qualifiers, with particular reference to the fact that such activities are being organised with the support of taxpayers' money, which went into establishing the facility, thus giving an unfair advantage. [16993/16]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 542 and 543 together.
Sport Ireland, which is funded by my Department, is the statutory body with responsibility for the development and operation of the National Sports Campus at Abbotstown. This includes responsibility for the operation of facilities such as the National Horse Sport Arena.
As this question is a matter for Sport Ireland, I have referred it to Sport Ireland for direct reply. I would ask the Deputy to inform my office if a reply is not received within 10 days.
