Ms Marguerite Kavanagh:

The Deputy asked what our main asks are in terms of a solution. One thing I would like to see is a review of governance within Horse Sport Ireland. I understand there is a structural review going on now, which has been going on for months, which is quite a long time. I speak for Dressage Ireland. We have seen no change in the culture. In fact, the same situation arises where we have been omitted from important decisions on our sport. We nearly feel sometimes that Horse Sport Ireland is going on a solo run and it is leaving us behind.

Given the type C organisation that it is and the fact that it has to comply with the Sport Ireland code of governance, I understand that Sport Ireland ties in with Horse Sport Ireland at times to see how it is getting on and Horse Sport Ireland must give it an update. My view, whether it is correct or not, is that it is like self-certification. What I would like to see is an independent audit of governance within Horse Sport Ireland. That should involve the stakeholders and all of the affiliate members. They should be asked their opinion on how they feel Horse Sport Ireland is abiding by the Sport Ireland code of governance to which it has signed up.