Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Thursday, 8 July 2021

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine

Alleged Issues in the Horse Racing Industry: Discussion

Dr. Lynn Hillyer:

Let me just set that straight. The frustration and disappointment relates to some of the headlines that have been incorrect. We have already mentioned the piece and the British Horceracing Authority, BHA, has also come out. There were six horses that were quoted as having anabolic steroids onboard. That was simply untrue. We have been quoted as not analysing every sample. That is simply untrue. We have been said to have a rubbish lab. That is simply untrue. The frustration is from the reporting and the headlines not from the people coming forward and telling us information. I would listen to everybody every day of the week if they could give us information to help do our job. The Senator is right that-----

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