Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 2 March 2017
309. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if, before the decision was made to sell Harold’s Cross greyhound track, there was any valuation completed of the premises under certain criteria (details supplied). [11101/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraBord na gCon has statutory responsibility for the development of the greyhound racing industry. In that context, it runs commercial operations in a number of greyhound stadia, including Harold's Cross.
As recommended within the Indecon report Harold’s Cross is being included in the asset disposal programme currently being implemented by Bord na gCon. Proceeds from the sale will be used to reduce BNG's significant debt burden.
The detail requested by the Deputy is of a commercially sensitive nature and if released may compromise the sales process.
