Mr. Brian Kavanagh:

The foal levy is constantly under review. The board will always listen to sensible suggestions. We have had meetings with a number of interested parties on the foal levy. We have concluded that the current basis is the best basis for the time being. That is not to say the committee will not look at it in the future. It is a success story. It raises €1.8 million that we are not seeking from the Department and it has 99% compliance.

Tiered grants are something that could be considered. It is not easy. I accept the Senator's point that he worries about Kilbeggan. I do not really worry about it. We want to reward success. We can look at tracks such as Ballinrobe, Sligo and Kilbeggan. In Ballinrobe, every race was sponsored last year and all the facilities are new. Have they been there 15 years?