Mr. Denis Egan:

We believe the IHRB is an excellent and progressive organisation. The Deputy will be aware of the huge strides we have made in regard to anti-doping. We have unique powers and authorised officers status. No other authority has that status. We can walk into any stable yard and test any thoroughbred horse. We have a fair disciplinary system. We were challenged in the Supreme Court in 2013. We won that case. In fairness to the person who challenged us he said there was no issue with the fairness or impartiality of the system. I am proud of the IHRB and the work it does. I have represented the IHRB internationally on many committees. The fact that it is progressive is reflected in it being represented on every international committee in racing. That is important for the benefit of Irish racing. I am proud of the work that the IHRB does.