Imelda Munster (Louth, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

Bord na gCon's accounts have shown a steady decline in the past seven or eight years. Its turnover has fallen and the State subvention is rising to fill the gap. There is a drop in attendance. Some sponsorship has been withdrawn from Bord na gCon. Greyhound racing is on the decline internationally. I believe there are only eight other countries where it is legal. It clearly would not be viable without the State subvention. Given the steady decline and all that I have said, would Mr. Dollard agree it would be difficult to justify it as a viable industry in receipt of so much State funding?