Matt Carthy (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein)
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If I stick to time, I ask that our answers also be succinct. I congratulate Ms Eade on her appointment and wish her well in her new role. In order not to have to continue to repeat it, this committee recognises the valuable contribution that horse racing in Ireland makes to rural economies, the wider domestic economy and local communities.

We will take that as a given. The sector receives substantial State funding, amounting to approximately €70 million this year. I would like to touch on that area first. I read the strategic plan, which states that the aim of the HRI is to secure an increased multi-annual funding model. Is that a reference to the Oireachtas grant?