Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 12 November 2015
117. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he is aware that there is no mechanism in place for a refund under the thoroughbred foal levy, should a foal which is subject to it die or become injured; if he will address this anomaly; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39921/15]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Foal Levy applies to all thoroughbred foals registered in Ireland. There is currently a very high compliance level with the Levy.
The proceeds of the levy are used by Horse Racing Ireland to help fund the Irish Equine Centre, the Irish Thoroughbred Breeders Association and Irish Thoroughbred Marketing. These organisations provide key support structures to the Irish thoroughbred breeding industry.
Regarding foal levy refunds Horse Racing Ireland has informed me that there is a mechanism for granting such requirements. Any request for a refund is considered on its own merits.
