Gino Kenny (Dublin Mid West, People Before Profit Alliance) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Minister for his response. Horse ownership, whether in the rural or urban environment, is a very positive thing. The Minister visited the Clondalkin Equine Club last year and saw for himself the positivity connected with owning horses in an urban environment. The majority of horse owners are responsible but there have been some examples of reckless behaviour by individuals who have taken part in sulky racing on main roads. Such behaviour is reckless but the answer is not to ban sulky racing. Some commentators have suggested that sulky racing be banned but that will not work. It will simply drive the practice underground.

I welcome the fact that a study of sulky racing is being undertaken. A few friends of mine attended an event at a sulky track in Portmarnock recently. That track, which is not widely known about, is very good and very positive for those who use it.

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