Company Law

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 13 December 2022

Tuesday, 13 December 2022

Questions (673)

Paul Murphy

Question:

673. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if an organisation (details supplied) has an exception that would allow it to breach company law, given that it is a legal requirement of any company limited by guarantee, which said organisation is, to maintain a full register of members and there is currently no register of members for the organisation; and if the organisation has an exemption. [61903/22]

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.

The question raised by the Deputy is an operational matter for HRI, therefore, the question has been referred to the body for direct reply.