Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 13 December 2022
683. Deputy Brian Leddin asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if a feasibility study of the proposed development works at Kilkenny Greyhound Stadium has been carried out; if so, the results of this study; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62235/22]
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 development works at Kilkenny Greyhound Stadium. This application is currently being considered by my Department within the overall context of RCÉ's operations as a whole.
