Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees
Wednesday, 1 June 2022
Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine
Horse Racing in Ireland and the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board's Anti-doping Programme: Discussion
Matt Carthy (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein)
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In the response that was referenced earlier, mention is made of research undertaken. The British Horseracing Authority, France Galop and the Japan Racing Association were referenced. No verdict was passed on the US body. In fairness, the committee suggested that the board structure of the US body be taken as an example. Specifically, the committee recommended that a majority of independent members be appointed to the board by the Minister. That is not happening.