Michael Creed (Cork North West, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

The issue of integrity in greyhound racing was raised. This issue hit the public airwaves again recently. I will preface my comments by pointing out that it is not useful to dwell on an individual case. We have an interest in ensuring integrity. That is at the core of the legislation we are discussing. There are issues around what appropriate levels of drug residue should be in the public domain where it has an adverse or beneficial impact on performance. Those are issues for professional, competent officials. My overwhelming objective is to ensure that the proper legislative framework is in place to deal with integrity matters. I believe we will have that in the legislation that is imminent.