Horse Racing Industry

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 8 September 2022

Thursday, 8 September 2022

Questions (2101)

Matt Carthy

Question:

2101. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he or Horse Racing Ireland have a representative on the board of a trust (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42205/22]

Written answers

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine

Horse 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.

Neither my Department nor HRI have a representative on the board of the Irish Horse Welfare Trust.