Martin Ferris (Kerry North-West Limerick, Sinn Fein)
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It is the interest and the social aspect that is keeping going those involved. Nobody will make big money out of the greyhound sector unless they are lucky enough to have a Derby winner or something like that. The social side of it is of huge importance to my town of Tralee. When greyhound racing takes place in Dundalk and across the country it is a big social occasion. I feel very close to those people because I can see the value of the sport and its knock-on effect on the local economies. That is why I would be reluctant to tamper with it. I would like to see the greyhound side increase more but as the Minister stated, we cannot do it because of legislation and so on.