Michael Healy-Rae (Kerry, Independent) | Oireachtas source

I wish to refer to the Greyhound Industry (Amendment) Bill. Last Sunday there was a massive show of unity in Horse and Jockey by those involved in the greyhound sector. One thousand people attended to discuss all issues within the industry, including mismanagement by the Irish Greyhound Board. Is it not now time for the Minister, Deputy Creed, and the Minister of State, Deputy Doyle, to take action to resolve the impasse between the Dublin Greyhound Owners and Breeders Association and the Irish Greyhound Board, to get greyhound racing back in our capital city?

Perhaps people should be removed if necessary. It is about time. Current and previous Ministers have left this situation down. It is a disgrace. Genuine people who breed and race greyhounds are being highly blackguarded. The Taoiseach knows that as well as I do.

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