Michael Creed (Cork North West, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I welcome the Deputy's remarks. We endeavour to work with the national umbrella body for harness racing as well and while I take the point the Deputy makes about Crossmaglen, there are organised and regulated sulky events held in the Republic of Ireland also. It should not be forgotten that people have opportunities to be part of structured and organised events rather than the unregulated events which bring sulky racing into disrepute and compromise animal welfare. Horse ownership, which we all celebrate, comes with a responsibility for welfare. That is at the heart of the question and at the heart of public concern. It is also why we have the aforementioned education initiative. Individual horse ownership comes with responsibilities.

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