Niall Collins
Question:865. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of funding for a project (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11670/22]
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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.
RCÉ made an application to my Department for approval of a grant of €1m towards the redevelopment of Kilkenny Greyhound Stadium. This application is currently being considered by officials from my Department.