Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 11 October 2022
799. Deputy John Paul Phelan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason for the 18 month delay in his Department approving the commencing construction of a project (details supplied); if he will give a commitment that the project will proceed; the proposed timeframe for completion; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50183/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraRásaíocht Con Éireann (RCÉ) 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. RCÉ is a body corporate and a separate legal entity to the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine.
Rásaíocht Con Éireann (RCÉ) sought approval from my Department for the payment of a grant towards the redevelopment of the project you refer to. This application is currently being considered by officials from my Department within the overall context of RCÉ's operations as a whole.
