Charlie McConalogue (Donegal, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

As I said to the committee, that level of certainty in relation to recurrent funding is important. There are then strategic plans and assessments by Horse Racing Ireland and Rásaíocht Con Éireann each year on how that funding is spent, along with key stakeholders representing both of the boards.

On Deputy Kelly's contribution, the Deputy has been a consistent supporter of funding. He again makes the case about the 80:20 funding split and whether that is an appropriate way to do it. That is a fair view to have. Again, any Member can come forward with legislation on this. From my point of view, that level of consistency is actually constructive. People are entitled to have a view, but they should act on it if they have a view on it and do something-----

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