Alan Kelly
Question:944. Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when section 9 of the Greyhound Racing Act 2019 will come into force. [7638/22]
View answerDáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 15 February 2022
944. Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when section 9 of the Greyhound Racing Act 2019 will come into force. [7638/22]
View answerRásaíocht 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.
A commencement order that includes Section 9 of the Greyhound Racing Act 2019 is currently being drafted and is anticipated to come into force in the coming weeks.