Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 7 February 2024
389. Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will provide an update on plans submitted to his Department concerning the redevelopment of Shelbourne Park and Kilkenny greyhound stadiums respectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5171/24]
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.
In 2018, conditional consent was granted for redevelopment works at Shelbourne Park Greyhound Stadium. Following on from a further submission by RCÉ, in December 2023 DAFM gave approval for RCÉ to proceed with the redevelopment works as provided for in the 2018 consent.
In July 2021, RCÉ sought approval from DAFM for the payment by RCÉ of a grant towards development works at Kilkenny Greyhound Stadium. This proposal is being considered in the context of RCÉ’s operations as a whole and engagement with RCÉ is ongoing.
