Mr. Brendan Gleeson:

Rásaíocht Con Éireann is directly responsible for welfare in the greyhound sector. It has a statutory responsibility now. Horse Racing Ireland is the same in respect of horse racing. From the Department's point of view it provides support to those organisations but the principal role in terms of animal welfare inspections is played by people in those organisations. We have provided training to those organisations. Currently, we are involved in authorising officers under the animal welfare regulations for Horse Racing Ireland but the principal role is provided by statute to those organisations. I will come back to the Deputy with specific figures on the number of inspections.