Charlie McConalogue (Donegal, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

This is an initiative of which my Department is very supportive. There is a strong role for clubs such as this in working to ensure that horse welfare is prioritised, and that the tradition of horse care and horses in urban communities in particular are fostered and structured and that there is significant engagement in the education of young people in horse welfare and development opportunities.

As I outlined in my initial response, the Department is engaging with Departments and various sectors and bodies. This is the largest single investment the Department has made in any club in the country, as the Deputy indicated, for capital investment. We will continue to work to try to support the club to make a real difference and be effective in the community.

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