Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 13 May 2020
931. Deputy Chris Andrews asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of times to date in 2020 he has met formally with the CEO and or chairperson of Horse Racing Ireland; and when he will next meet the CEO and or chairperson. [5043/20]
View answerHorse Racing Ireland (HRI) is a commercial state body established under the Horse and Greyhound Racing Act, 2001, and is responsible for the overall administration, promotion and development of the horse racing industry.
While no formal meetings have taken place between myself and the CEO or chairperson of Horse Racing Ireland (HRI) to date in 2020, my officials are in regular conatct with the officials at HRI. A meeting between the Secretary General of my department and the CEO and chairperson of HRI took place on 26th March. In addition, both my officials and I have been in regular contact with the Chairperson and CEO throughout the current public health emergency.
