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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations 2022: Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (23 Nov 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: The Department is of the belief that the existing model is underpinned by legislation and it fits well. Both the legislation and the service level agreement between the IHRB and HRI provide a solid framework on which to base the regulation of the industry. It is acknowledged that governance practices in all organisations should be reviewed and developed. To that end, the Department has...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations 2022: Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (23 Nov 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: I have not at the moment but I am happy to give that further consideration.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations 2022: Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (23 Nov 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: It is well under way. A lot of work is ongoing. The Deputy said there were to be quarterly updates from the IHRB to this committee-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations 2022: Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (23 Nov 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: Has the committee received those?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations 2022: Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (23 Nov 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: CCTV will be operational at a minimum of 15 tracks by the end of this year. That will leave a balance of ten tracks that will be operational in the first quarter of next year.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations 2022: Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (23 Nov 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: I will give the Deputy some details from the update I have here. The traceability system continues to be enhanced and centres on our equine database, which was established in May 2013 and is part of our overall animal identification movement database. It records the registration details of all horses with a passport approved through the passport-issuing organisations in the country. It...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations 2022: Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (23 Nov 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: I think I should have some notes here. I am satisfied that the systems in place are very strong. It is very much similar to what is employed in other major racing countries. Last year, some 6,000 horses were tested by the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board, IHRB, of which a total of 71% were associated with races. Some 29% of them were outside of competition. A total of 21 adverse...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations 2022: Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (23 Nov 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: The IHRB informed us it had awarded a contract for laboratory services for analysis to LGC in 2018 after a public procurement process. Where is LGC?-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations 2022: Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (23 Nov 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: The analysis is with LGC which has the contract since 2018. LGC is in the UK. It was part of a tender. LGC met the criteria and provided best value in 2018. The delivery of the services under the framework has been very strong. It provides services to other authorities as well, which allows for economy of scale. There is some benefit in that from an IHRB point of view with regard to...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations 2022: Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (23 Nov 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: It is quiet up there. We might have another couple of minutes.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations 2022: Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (23 Nov 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: I have not been approached about this. The Department is not aware of the salaries of Rásaíocht Con Éireann, RCÉ, staff but I can reflect on it and make inquiries.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations 2022: Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (23 Nov 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: That should be the way in an organisation.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations 2022: Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (23 Nov 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: Point taken. The Deputy is a very strong advocate of the track.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations 2022: Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (23 Nov 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: We lay out the key objectives each year including to continue to support the sectors and employment in the sectors and their progress. Welfare and integrity is also crucial. We will be emphasising that this year, as we have in other years, and plan to continue to build on it. I am not sure whether there is something in particular the Deputy thinks we should be expanding on. I would be...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations 2022: Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (23 Nov 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: Thoroughbred racing, as with greyhound racing, revolves around the breeding, training and owning of thoroughbreds. The fulcrum of that is racing. In order to compete internationally and maintain the position we have whereby, for a small country, we can compete with any of the larger countries, having top-quality racing is really important. The approach taken is, apart from the horse racing...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations 2022: Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (23 Nov 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: I do not know, have we done that yet? Is that agreed yet?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations 2022: Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (23 Nov 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: The ICC is the competent authority for the stud books. That has been the case since 1923. Its registration software system is currently being amended to incorporate the traceability of greyhounds. This will also allow for the capture of specific details relating to each greyhound from 2021 onwards. The stud book records pedigrees, ownerships, breeding data and transfers of ownership. The...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations 2022: Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (23 Nov 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: I know it is a very strong track.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Circulars (22 Nov 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, as Competent Authority for the authorisation and use of plant protection products, has issued guidance to relevant stakeholders, including to Local Authorities, on the regulatory requirements relating to the placing on the market and use of plant protection products, including Glyphosate. However, as an authorised chemical, it is...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (22 Nov 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: The details of the eligibility requirements for any scheme to support the forgotten farmer group have yet to be finalised. When the eligibility requirements are finalised and made available to prospective applicants, it will be expected that an applicant will be required to meet all of the eligibility requirements to be successful.