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Public Accounts Committee: Financial Statements 2022: Horse Racing Ireland
Financial Statements 2022: Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board (20 Jun 2024)

Ciarán Cannon: I thank the witnesses for joining us. My first question is for Ms Eade, if that is appropriate, and is on the overall health and well-being of HRI. Has Horse Racing Ireland's income fully recovered at this point in the post-Covid era when compared with its pre-Covid income?

Public Accounts Committee: Financial Statements 2022: Horse Racing Ireland
Financial Statements 2022: Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board (20 Jun 2024)

Ciarán Cannon: Has there been any legacy long-term reduction in the general number attending race meetings across the country arising from the Covid pandemic? Are those numbers fully recovered at this point?

Public Accounts Committee: Financial Statements 2022: Horse Racing Ireland
Financial Statements 2022: Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board (20 Jun 2024)

Ciarán Cannon: Approximately what element of Horse Racing Ireland's annual revenue accrues from gambling?

Public Accounts Committee: Financial Statements 2022: Horse Racing Ireland
Financial Statements 2022: Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board (20 Jun 2024)

Ciarán Cannon: Is the proliferation of online gambling on various devices and its ongoing increase beginning to impact on HRI's bottom line as an organisation?

Public Accounts Committee: Financial Statements 2022: Horse Racing Ireland
Financial Statements 2022: Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board (20 Jun 2024)

Ciarán Cannon: In recent times, HRI has consistently cited a report by Frontier Economics that outlines that the Gambling Regulation Bill could lead to a €30 million reduction in its revenue over a five-year period. Does HRI still stand over that figure? How does it intend to deal with that reduction in revenue? It is inevitable that the legislation will pass. It is important legislation for...

Public Accounts Committee: Financial Statements 2022: Horse Racing Ireland
Financial Statements 2022: Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board (20 Jun 2024)

Ciarán Cannon: Moving quickly on to the Curragh Racecourse, at what point does HRI expect Curragh Racecourse Limited to become profitable?

Public Accounts Committee: Financial Statements 2022: Horse Racing Ireland
Financial Statements 2022: Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board (20 Jun 2024)

Ciarán Cannon: Ms Eade does not expect it to become profitable for quite a few years to come.

Public Accounts Committee: Financial Statements 2022: Horse Racing Ireland
Financial Statements 2022: Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board (20 Jun 2024)

Ciarán Cannon: Is the ongoing financial support HRI is making available to the racecourse in order for it to continue functioning at the expense of other racecourses? For example, by-----

Public Accounts Committee: Financial Statements 2022: Horse Racing Ireland
Financial Statements 2022: Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board (20 Jun 2024)

Ciarán Cannon: We were all deeply disturbed by the excellent "RTÉ Investigates" documentary on the horrific maltreatment of innocent animals and the fraudulent moving of identities for profit and gain. I believe I am representative of the public in general in being somewhat confused as to the roles, responsibilities and remits of Horse Racing Ireland, the IHRB and the Department of agriculture. Will...

Public Accounts Committee: Financial Statements 2022: Horse Racing Ireland
Financial Statements 2022: Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board (20 Jun 2024)

Ciarán Cannon: That is perfect.

Public Accounts Committee: Financial Statements 2022: Horse Racing Ireland
Financial Statements 2022: Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board (20 Jun 2024)

Ciarán Cannon: The role of the IHRB is specifically during the racing career of the animal. Is that correct?

Public Accounts Committee: Financial Statements 2022: Horse Racing Ireland
Financial Statements 2022: Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board (20 Jun 2024)

Ciarán Cannon: Once that concludes, the IHRB has no further role in equine welfare?

Public Accounts Committee: Financial Statements 2022: Horse Racing Ireland
Financial Statements 2022: Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board (20 Jun 2024)

Ciarán Cannon: Okay, I thank Mr. O'Loughlin. When does HRI's remit begin and when does it conclude?

Public Accounts Committee: Financial Statements 2022: Horse Racing Ireland
Financial Statements 2022: Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board (20 Jun 2024)

Ciarán Cannon: Can I just stop Mr. Osborne there? Is he saying that HRI relies almost wholly on the owners to act responsibly and that HRI has no oversight?

Public Accounts Committee: Financial Statements 2022: Horse Racing Ireland
Financial Statements 2022: Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board (20 Jun 2024)

Ciarán Cannon: To be clear, does HRI legally have a remit in terms of animal welfare? From his response, Mr. Osborne seems to be trying to keep this at arm's length from his organisation. He has said that it is the responsibility of the owners and HRI has no real oversight in the matter. If that is the case, so be it, but it is not my understanding. As a member of the public and the Oireachtas, I would...

Public Accounts Committee: Financial Statements 2022: Horse Racing Ireland
Financial Statements 2022: Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board (20 Jun 2024)

Ciarán Cannon: I am just a bit mystified as to what exactly the role of HRI is in this regard.

Public Accounts Committee: Financial Statements 2022: Horse Racing Ireland
Financial Statements 2022: Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board (20 Jun 2024)

Ciarán Cannon: Okay, if Mr. Sheahan can bring some clarity that would be wonderful.

Public Accounts Committee: Financial Statements 2022: Horse Racing Ireland
Financial Statements 2022: Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board (20 Jun 2024)

Ciarán Cannon: Is Mr. Sheahan saying that HRI has no remit for equine welfare?

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (16 May 2024)

Ciarán Cannon: Some 72 people have lost their lives on Irish roads so far this year. That is more than three people every week who have not arrived home safely to their families. This is a crisis. If we were losing three people a week on our rail or bus network, they would be shut down immediately until we had investigated why it was happening. We have a Road Safety Authority that has not shared crash...

Public Accounts Committee: 2022 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 26 - Office of Minister for Education (16 May 2024)

Ciarán Cannon: I am more than happy to take the slot now.