Charlie McConalogue (Donegal, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

What you try and do is make sure that in terms of the races, whether they be small, medium or large races in different parts of the country, the support is spread well so there are opportunities for all types of trainers, owners, horses and breeders to benefit from the funding. The aim is to drive it on and give encouragement to everyone. It is there throughout the grassroots and there are world-class races that attract and showcase the industry internationally. That investment in mares coming in to get covered by stallions is very important.