Denis Landy (Labour) | Oireachtas source

I welcome the response from the Minister and am glad that some progress is being made. However, I would ask the Minister, in the context of his responsibility for LEADER funding, to be open to the suggestion that some of this can be done at a local level. A massive opportunity exists and we must examine the feasibility of direct trade with China for the sport horse sector. I ask the Minister to be open to the idea because it could create employment and sustain existing employment.

As has been said already, generally the people involved in this industry keep one or two mares as part of an add-on to their overall income. I thank the Minister for his reply.