Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Wednesday, 23 November 2022

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine

Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations 2022: Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine

Photo of Charlie McConalogueCharlie McConalogue (Donegal, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I have a couple of figures on the foal levy. Last year 38% of foals were charged at just under €100, 51% at between €150 and €300, and 11% at between €350 and €600. It is a structure that has been in place for a long time. The uptake and acceptance of it is strong in the sector. Like with everything, there are different views and it is one on which I have met people. It is a separate matter. I will adhere to the Chair's guidance and stop there.

On the CEO's departure, I know the committee met with Rásaíocht Con Éireann. Obviously, the employment matter is one between the CEO and Rásaíocht Con Éireann. That is not a space I would be in, but I know the committee had a meeting with the organisation and I am sure they had as thorough a discussion as could be had when it was before the committee.

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