Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 15 June 2021
1207. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of discussions between Horse Racing Ireland, the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board and the various pony racing organisations on the provision of funding specifically for the support and development of horse and pony racing; the dates of meetings held between all three stakeholders; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31648/21]
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.
The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board (IHRB) is the regulatory body for all horseracing in Ireland. The Board is a company limited by guarantee set up by the Turf Club and the Irish National Hunt Steeplechase Committee for the purpose of carrying out the regulatory and licensing functions for Irish horseracing.
The question raised by the Deputy is an operational matter for HRI and the IHRB and it has therefore been referred to them for direct reply.
