John Deasy (Waterford, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Some horse classes receive prize money from the HSI breeding committee. We have been relatively successful over recent Olympic Games.

When I look at the Olympics and at our relative success over recent games, the equestrian area really stands out. For a very significant horse trial event, €5,000 seems like a very small sum. Should the Irish Sports Council consider funding these events, such as the Camphire Horse Trial, directly? I make the case that a more significant sum should be contributed to an event like that, which is an international event, considering the level of success we have seen and the success those who have attended such trials have gone on to achieve internationally, not just in the Olympics but in other world-class events.