Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 23 January 2024
487. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine whether he has read the preferred results response to a report by a person (details supplied) about the greyhound industry; and whether he considers its findings should result in a change in Government policy on public support for the greyhound industry.; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2959/24]
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.
The funding provided to the greyhound racing sector helps sustain a long-standing tradition as the industry is part of the social fabric of our country. This funding underpins economic activity across the country and is of particular importance in rural Ireland. The importance of the greyhound industry has been acknowledged by successive Governments and it is also supported through legislation and policy initiatives. Exchequer support to the greyhound industry is provided accordingly, via RCÉ.
