Horse Sport Ireland (HSI) is a company limited by guarantee. It is not a State Body established by legislation and it is operationally independent of my Department.
I am advised that a selection process to decide on a site and location for its new Headquarters and Centre of Excellence was carried out by a sub-committee of the Board. HSI advises that the work of the sub-committee has been ongoing for two years and has involved the consideration of many different locations. It engaged with a range of potential sites and hired a property valuer and advisor to review property and land offerings as well as availability of property to purchase, rent or develop.
HSI appointed an independent consultant to carry out a detailed feasibility study in this regard, following a competitive request for tender. This report is currently being examined by my Department along with the draft lease. Following this process, it is a decision for the Board of HSI regarding the new site and venue for its Headquarters and Centre of Excellence.