Rónán Mullen (Independent) | Oireachtas source

I see racing every weekend on two channels because I have a family member who is passionate about it. I follow it somewhat vicariously but never unwillingly. From all that I see it is clear to me that racing is a family. In any such family situation there must be a scrupulousness about keeping certain people away from decision-making. The concern is that the IHRB is, effectively, a closed shop. It is a closed shop that is getting taxpayers' money. Some of the people involved in it might well be owners and people who are involved in the buying and selling of bloodstock. I put it to Mr. Egan that there are examples internationally of regulatory bodies in this type of situation where the directors involved cannot have hand, act or part in owning, buying or selling.

Mr. Bolger is, quite clearly, a thorn in the side of IHRB right now. He has, as you have said, frustrated-----