Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 3 June 2020
768. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of employees as of 1 May 2020 employed by the Irish Greyhound Board; the breakdown of roles; and the funding the body has received in each of the past five years to date in 2020. [8782/20]
Amharc ar fhreagraBord na gCon 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. Bord na gCon is a body corporate and a separate legal entity to the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine.
The question raised by the Deputy regarding the number of employees as of 1 May 2020 employed by the Irish Greyhound Board and the breakdown of roles is an operational matter for Bord na gCon and therefore that matter has been referred to the body for direct reply
Funding under the Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund received by Bord na gCon in each of the past five years and to date in 2020, are as set out as follows.
2020 - €14.7 million to date (total allocation for 2020 €16.8 million)
2019 - €16.8 million
2018 - €16 million
2017 - €16 million
2016 - €14.8 million
2015 - €13.6 million
