Alan Kelly (Tipperary, Labour) | Oireachtas source

We are at a critical juncture for the industry. As somebody who supports greyhound owners, trainers and those who act in a responsible way, I believe we are at a crossroads for the industry and the future of the industry is at stake. For those who participate in it and those who do everything appropriately and properly and look after the welfare of dogs, I would like this industry to be sustainable.

I have eight questions, which I will line up so the witnesses can prepare to answer them. My first questions are to the Department. My second question relates to the Preferred Results report. My third question relates to organisational issues. My fourth question relates to the sale of Harold's Cross and the consequences of that. My fifth question relates to catering. My sixth will be in respect of turnover versus running cost. My seventh question relates to Indecon and my eighth is on financial matters, and particularly gate receipts.

My first question is to the Department. Does the Department have full confidence in the running of this organisation? The officials might want to take a note of the questions as I would like them to be specific when replying. Second, how often does the Department meet with the board and the chief executive of Bord na gCon? Did they meet this week to prepare for this meeting? Third, when did anybody in the Department, current or past, get a copy of the Preferred Results report? Those are the first three questions.