Horse Racing Ireland

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 22 February 2018

Thursday, 22 February 2018

Questions (171)

Martin Heydon

Question:

171. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if his attention has been drawn to changes in the broadcasting rights to Irish racing from a television channel (details supplied); the role his Department has in this decision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9233/18]

Written answers

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine

Horse Racing Ireland is a commercial state body responsible for the overall administration, promotion and development of the horse racing industry.

The matter referred to by the Deputy is an operational matter for Horse Racing Ireland. My Department had no role in the decision referred to.