Horse Racing Industry

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 14 June 2022

Tuesday, 14 June 2022

Ceisteanna (1972)

Paul Murphy

Ceist:

1972. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine further to Parliamentary Question No. 358 of 12 May 2022, if he will request Horse Racing Ireland to explain the discrepancy in figures provided (details supplied); if HRI will provide the names of the horses killed at racecourses and point-to-points and the number of horses injured including the nature of the injuries. [29466/22]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine

Horse Racing Ireland (HRI) established under the Horse and Greyhound Racing Act 2001 is a commercial State Body responsible for the overall administration, promotion and development of the horse racing industry.

The question raised by the Deputy is an operational matter for HRI and I have requested my officials to refer the question to them for direct reply.