Horse Racing Industry

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 16 May 2023

Tuesday, 16 May 2023

Questions (526)

Paul Murphy

Question:

526. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to provide a breakdown of how many thoroughbreds are re-homed per year directly from training yards [22669/23]

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.