Horse Racing Ireland

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 16 November 2016

Wednesday, 16 November 2016

Ceisteanna (208)

Clare Daly

Ceist:

208. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine further to Parliamentary Question No. 418 of 8 November 2016, if his Department or the chairman, board or the executive of Horse Racing Ireland are aware of any unresolved legal action or actions which remain active, awaiting a hearing or awaiting a decision of determination by any court within our jurisdiction as of 9 November 2016; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35243/16]

Freagraí scríofa

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.

HRI has informed me that currently it has an ongoing landlord tenant dispute in relation to Leopardstown Club Limited. There are also a small number of claims taken by HRI in relation to unpaid Foal Levy charges, with a separate Small Claims Court dispute about the precise amount of levy payable to HRI. I am also informed that at any given time there may be a number of personal injury claims arising from accidents on racecourses etc. – these are generally dealt with within the remit of the Personal Injuries Assessment Board or directly by HRI insurers.

These are operational matters for HRI.