Paul Kehoe (Wexford, Fine Gael)
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I welcome the Minister to the meeting. I strongly support the horse and greyhound fund and the finances that go towards it. On the IGB and the greyhound industry, as the Minister is aware a number of years ago we had the Indecon report and the proposed closure of a number of greyhound tracks. Some closed while other were able to negotiate and work their way out of it, including my local track in Enniscorthy, which is now doing very well.

Is the Minister aware of any proposals to close any more greyhound tracks in the future? Is he aware as to whether IGB is going to carry out any more reports on proposed track closures? What departmental oversight does his Department have on the closure of tracks? Enniscorthy track, for example, was proposed for closure but after working with IGB and the then CEO, and huge credit to all involved, the track is running extremely well. Can the Minister answer that question for me?