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Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations 2021: Motion (30 Nov 2021)

Michael Fitzmaurice: .... What should be known far and wide is that there are people who might be farming sheep, cattle or whatever and who also breed a horse that might turn out to be good. We must realise what that does for those families. They might know damn all about horses, but it encourages them. It is the same with greyhounds. Therefore, we need to know what public opinion on this issue really is...

Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations 2021: Motion (30 Nov 2021)

Jennifer Whitmore: ...rural Ireland rather than doing the same thing each year. The Government is stuck in a rut in this regarding. It continues to fund the industry because it has done so every year. Each year, it gives a little bit extra and if it does not, some very vocal individuals will complain. I ask the Government to have a vision for rural Ireland to make sure people can see the benefits of the...

Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations 2021: Motion (30 Nov 2021)

Matt Carthy: ...Féin's concerns regarding the efficacy of these funds are laid bare with a simple glance at the Horse Racing Ireland, HRI, allocation of prize money in any year, as there is normally only a difference of 1% or 2%. Where does the prize money end up? Looking at the awards over the past three years, the same small number of elite trainers are raking in the bulk of the fund. In 2019,...

Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations 2021: Motion (30 Nov 2021)

Martin Browne: ...; it is something that is drawn to the attention of most Deputies when the Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund is due to be discussed. There is a perception that the money given through this fund does not make its way down to the small operator. The total prize fund for 2019 was €66 million or €1 million less than the money allocated for the same year, when only...