Mr. Denis Duggan:

I think it is hugely beneficial. I have attended it, as has our head of breeding, Dr. Egan. To be honest, at a very basic level, the challenges that all of equine faces - whether one is involved in thoroughbreds, sport horses or Kerry bog ponies - are very similar, although we might be dealing with different types of horses. That is one of the benefits and advantages of the equine liaison group that the Department has set up. It allows us to share information, see what other colleagues are doing in other organisations and learn from each other. We can all learn something. That has been a real advantage.