Martin Kenny (Sligo-Leitrim, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

The issue is not whether Mr. Keeling has confidence in him; it is about legal responsibility. The legal responsibility to appoint a new chief executive officer was the board's, collectively, but it was not made by the board. It was made outside it. It was presented to it as a fait accompli.. That is the problem.

There are also issues about the money. People have spoken about the salary scale. Most people in my part of the world, if they were to spin the wheel on "Winning Streak" and win €197,000, would think they were made up for life. This guy is going to get that amount every year. As far as I can see, people in this part of society are out of touch with reality and where ordinary people live. That is my problem.

Another issue that has been raised is media rights. There is an issue about satellite information services and the media rights contract. Who negotiated that deal? How much is it worth to Horse Racing Ireland?