Charlie McConalogue (Donegal, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I see the coalition negotiations with Mr. Murphy here and the Social Democrats are getting more challenging by the day should the numbers cook up after the next election. It will be very difficult. The horse racing and greyhound sectors can be assured that this Government very much values both sectors and is committed to their funding. I want to see both sectors grow and prosper in the years ahead. We are committed to keep doing that, and I thank everyone for their contributions and their time today.

Deputy Lowry mentioned Kilkenny greyhound racing track and I acknowledge that too. I know it is something on which he has engaged with both Deputy Cahill and me. We have a new CEO and new leadership in Rásaíocht Con Éireann and they have a strategic plan. We expect that to be concluded. I acknowledge what the Deputy says about Kilkenny, the strong greyhound racing heritage, its strong following and the fact the track is in need of investment. That is something on which my Department and team are engaging with Rásíocht Con Éireann. I know it is high on the agenda, and is something on which we will continue to work in the near future. I thank Deputy Lowry for raising that matter and I thank again all of the Deputies for their contributions.

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