Matt Carthy (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

I thank our guests. I put on record my esteem for the success of Irish horse racing and echo Senator Paul Daly's comments that the objective of this committee is to ensure that the international reputation for which we are renowned will be protected and enhanced at all stages.

Mr. Egan concluded his opening remarks by stating that there is no systemic cheating within the horse racing industry, and it is important to state clearly that the committee has no evidence that there is. Does he believe there is any cheating at all?