Catherine Murphy (Kildare North, Social Democrats)
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The very fact that he worked for the Turf Club and then went on to be the CEO of the regulatory body is an issue. Questions were raised previously in relation to the people who nominate members to the IHRB and how independent the board actually is as a consequence of that. For the Turf Club to pay a so-called contribution - not a grant or a loan - towards his exit really undermines the whole concept of separation. Would Ms Eade like to comment on that? She is trying to protect an industry and its integrity, in terms of things like doping as well as the financial side of things. What is her view of the muddying of the waters in this regard?