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Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations 2022: Motion (30 Nov 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: 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...

Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations 2022: Motion (30 Nov 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: The Deputy has an amendment today in relation to a review and then the Deputy will vote against the funding, despite expressing support for the sector. It is simply a ruse to try to cover the Deputy's embarrassment that he does not have a position and while he is out speaking to the Dáil-----

Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations 2022: Motion (30 Nov 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: While Deputy Carthy is speaking about how he supports the sector, meanwhile Senator Boylan will be firing off emails to all the NGOs that are in contact with her to say how she is against it and is opposing it. God help Sinn Féin in relation to this if it ever gets into Government.

Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations 2022: Motion (30 Nov 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: I recognise the points made by Deputy Kelly and I recognise the view and perspective of the Social Democrats. On the point made by Deputy Paul Murphy about the funding for the sector, of course he ignores the jobs that are dependent on it. On the sports funding, we invested €150 million in sports clubs across the country this year, which is very important and shows the Government...

Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations 2022: Motion (30 Nov 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: I move: That Dáil Éireann approves the following Regulations in draft: Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations 2022, copies of which were laid in draft form before Dáil Éireann on the 13th October, 2022. An important pillar of Government policy is to ensure that the horse and greyhound racing industries achieve their maximum potential, and in so doing,...

Seanad: Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations 2022: Motion (30 Nov 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: An important pillar of Government policy is to ensure that the horse and greyhound racing industries achieve their maximum potential and, in so doing, contribute to economic and social development over a wide geographic distribution. The horse and greyhound racing industries make valuable contributions to a balanced regional economy. It is estimated that the thoroughbred sector has an...

Seanad: Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations 2022: Motion (30 Nov 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: I thank Senators for their contributions and the very engaging debate on the fund, which as I said at the outset is healthy and important. The level of oversight of this fund is without parallel in terms of the scrutiny it gets, between the Seanad, Dáil and committee in regard to the budget decision being implemented. I acknowledge the contributions of Senators Daly, Keogan, Lombard,...

Seanad: Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations 2022: Motion (30 Nov 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: Welfare is important and of paramount importance to the Government. In her contribution, Senator Boylan outlined that she supports the greyhound sector and is committed to-----

Seanad: Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations 2022: Motion (30 Nov 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: I thought it was interesting that I heard her say she supported the sector. In his contribution in the Dáil, Deputy Carthy was adamant that he and Sinn Féin support the sector. The point I made to him was I hear different contributions from different Members, in particular Senator Boylan, who it appears is against the sector. The point made to Deputy Carthy was that I expect Sinn...

Seanad: Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations 2022: Motion (30 Nov 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: -----have every right to feel very concerned about continued support by Sinn Féin. I know, across the board, that others are a lot more clear in their view of the fund than Sinn Féin because, as I said in reply to Deputy Carthy, I believe that on this issue Sinn Féin is trying to ride two horses. I recognise that there are different views.

Seanad: Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations 2022: Motion (30 Nov 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: It is healthy that we have the debate and the funding has oversight. It is important that the Government continues to support both sectors and continues to invest in the fund to underpin two very important industries.. I thank Senators for their contributions and the amendments they have put forward. The Government, however, will not accept the amendments but will continue to work closely...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Horse Racing Industry (30 Nov 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: Since 1st January 2018, the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board (IHRB) is the regulatory body for all horseracing in Ireland. The IHRB is a company limited by guarantee set up by the Turf Club and the Irish National Hunt Steeplechase Committee for the purpose of carrying out the regulatory and licensing functions for Irish horseracing. The role of the IHRB is provided for under the Irish...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Schemes (30 Nov 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: I wish to inform the Deputy that a means test does not apply to schemes and programmes under the remit of my Department.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Brexit Supports (30 Nov 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: The Brexit Temporary Fleet Tie up Scheme is administered by BIM and it would not be appropriate for my Department to intervene in relation to the operation of same. My Department's role in relation to this query is confined to the answering of good standing requests sought on foot of applications to this scheme.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Meetings (30 Nov 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: I inform the Deputy that my Department did not attend any meetings of joint policing committees or city and county development boards since 2015 to date.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (29 Nov 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: The Agri-Climate Rural Environment Scheme (ACRES) is the agri-environment climate measure under Ireland’s CAP Strategic Plan 2023 – 2027. There are two approaches available to farmers under ACRES, namely the ACRES General approach or the ACRES Co-operation approach depending on the location of their holding, with the eligibility for each outlined in the Scheme Terms and...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Greyhound Industry (29 Nov 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: Rásaíocht Con Éireann (RCÉ) is a commercial state body, established under the Greyhound Industry Act, 1958 chiefly to control greyhound racing and to improve and develop the greyhound industry. RCÉ is a body corporate and a separate legal entity to the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine. The question raised by the Deputy is an operational matter for...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Greyhound Industry (29 Nov 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: Rásaíocht Con Éireann (RCÉ) is a commercial state body, established under the Greyhound Industry Act, 1958 chiefly to control greyhound racing and to improve and develop the greyhound industry. RCÉ is a body corporate and a separate legal entity to the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine. The question raised by the Deputy is an operational matter for...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Greyhound Industry (29 Nov 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: The table below outlines figures for the number of non-coursing greyhounds provided to my Department by the Irish Coursing Club as registered on the MicroDog.ie microchip database in each of the years from 2015 to 2021. Year Non-Coursing (Track) Greyhounds 2015 6059 2016 21978 2017 12946 ...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Greyhound Industry (29 Nov 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: Rásaíocht Con Éireann (RCÉ) is a commercial state body, established under the Greyhound Industry Act, 1958 chiefly to control greyhound racing and to improve and develop the greyhound industry. RCÉ is a body corporate and a separate legal entity to the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine. The question raised by the Deputy is an operational matter for...