Catherine Murphy
Question:1138. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when he last spoke formally with the CEO of Greyhound Racing Ireland. [21416/21]
View answerWednesday, 28 April 2021
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Rásaíocht Con Éireann (RCÉ) is a commercial state body, established under the Greyhound Industry Act, 1958 chiefly to control greyhound racing and to improve and develop the greyhound industry. RCÉ is a body corporate and a separate legal entity to the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine.
I last spoke with the CEO of RCÉ on 7th October 2020. I am due to speak to the CEO and Chairman shortly.
My officials are in regular contact with officials from Rásaíocht Con Éireann.