Agriculture Committee continues discussion on Horseracing in Ireland

The Committee meeting will be split into two sessions and will be broadcast from Committee Room 3 of Leinster House:

• Session 1: (15:30 - 16:30) Representatives from Irish Racehorse Trainers Association (IRTA)
• Session 2: (16:30 - 17:30) Representatives from Horse Racing Ireland (HRI) and Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board (IHRB)

Speaking in advance of the meetings, Cathaoirleach, Jackie Cahill TD, said: “The Committee continues its discussion with relevant individuals, bodies, and organisations in to discuss the policies and procedures in place and give them the time and place to debate the issues and highlight their own concerns.

The Committee took the opportunity to schedule these hearings following the concerning commentary around the integrity of the horseracing industry in Ireland.

The Cathaoirleach added: “The Committee welcomed the discussion about the industry in general and to raise broader policy concerns about horseracing in Ireland with Horse Racing Ireland and the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board in our first hearing, and we look forward to continuing this important conversation.”

The Joint Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine has 14 Members, nine from the Dáil and five from the Seanad.

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