Martin Browne (Tipperary, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

As I stated, it is great news. Racing directly or indirectly supports 2,500 jobs in the county which the Chairman and I represent and brings in it €400 million county-wide. As such, any proposed developments, and the all-weather track in particular, are more than welcome.

I heard part of the discussion earlier on point-to-point racing. What concerns do our guests have in respect of the long-term viability of both formats? Reference was made to insurance. Is it the biggest worry in the context of point-to-point racing and smaller events?