Mr. D.J. Histon:

The Deputy also mentioned significant prize money but prize money in coursing is not significant. The highest value event at a park meeting for a trial stake is €1,000, while for the all-age event, it may be €2,000. While it is true that the winner's prize money is significant at Clonmel stadium, there is a higher rate of testing, with all dogs on the final day being tested, and there is random testing on the first and second days. The same is true for the Irish Cup.