Mr. Brian Kavanagh:

It is a model racecourse and is the only racecourse in County Mayo. It is keeping the industry going. It has thriving crowds and Kilbeggan is the same. It is the only racecourse in Westmeath. It is a different offering from other tracks. I do not see it in a big track-small track, us and them, context. I see them all as part of the tapestry of Irish racing. If we are trying to sell or promote Irish racing, we are promoting a whole variety of things, whether it is the racecourse experience, the breeding industry or tourism. Tiered grants is something the board will look at. We have a strong desire to get the funding structure we spoke about earlier in place. The current capital grant scheme will run out in 2019. Most of that money has already been earmarked for racecourses and we are working with Kilbeggan and other racecourses to finalise current plans. We hope to put in place a further grant scheme thereafter. I have no compunction about looking at the idea of tiered grants but it is not easy. There is not one group or one body that comes through the front door of our office that is not looking for something. When we give something to some area, it means taking away from another area. I would certainly be open to it.