Jack Wall (Kildare South, Labour)

The Minister received a copy of the report on 5 April. Does he agree that the subsequent delay in publishing it has allowed a farce to be created and diminished the standing of everyone concerned, including the Minister who has failed to take action on this matter, which must be brought to a conclusion? Will no action be taken on foot of the Dalton report before the summer recess? I understand morale among Bord na gCon is low because nothing has been done. Members of the public wonder if something is being hidden because the report has not been published.

This issue has also been surrounded by a series of leaks and interviews. I am informed that nearly every member of the press has a copy of the report, although Deputy Deenihan and I have not yet received a copy. The episode has degenerated into a farce. The Minister must make decisions and inform the House when action will be taken on foot of the report to allow us to move on. A growing number of people benefit from the greyhound industry which attracts large numbers of people to tracks and has created many new greyhound owners. It is wrong that no markers have been put down following the report. Will the Minister give the House a date on which action will be taken? The importance of the greyhound industry cannot be overstated.

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