Mr. Brian Kavanagh:

I do not think that is right. Staff retention and staff longevity in trainers' yards is strong. We have stable staff awards every year, where staff with 20 or 30 or 40 years service are recognised. Trainers running their business properly look after staff well. There is a transient nature to the staff. Trainers trying to get overseas staff to work for them is a big worry for the industry. There are a combination of issues.

Getting a proper funding structure for our industry and not requiring recourse to taxpayer funding is an ambition of ours. This would be an increase from the current level of funding, which would enable us to invest in development of people throughout the industry. There is a need to develop that side of the business.