Mr. Colin Walsh:

I can clarify the point for Deputy Connolly. The first meeting of the national greyhound forum was hosted on 15 March 2016. There were representatives from a cross-section of groups. I have before me a list of the groups, including various people from throughout the industry. There are details of the matters discussed and there are minutes.

The second meeting of the national greyhound forum took place on 14 July 2016. Again, there were representatives from a cross-section of groups. The details can all be furnished separately rather than going through the whole list.

The third meeting of the national greyhound forum took place on 10 November 2016. It was attended by the Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Deputy Andrew Doyle and an official, Rebecca Chapman, who is responsible for the horse and greyhound racing division, and Teagasc. An overview of proposed legislation was discussed at the forum. Representatives attended from a broad cross-section of the industry.

These are structured meetings that are agenda-based. Minutes are taken. Different people have different views on them. Some people choose to attend. Some choose not to attend. A structure is in place. There is a commitment that the next forum will take place one month after the re-opening of Shelbourne Park.