Mary Upton (Dublin South Central, Labour)
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Question 387: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will establish a special forum to bring together all sectors of the horse, greyhound and gambling industries to address the serious issues in the industry and to attempt to establish reforms within the industry by consensus; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21372/10]

Brendan Smith (Cavan-Monaghan, Fianna Fail)
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Since taking over responsibility for the horse and greyhound racing industries on May 12010, I have had the opportunity to meet many of the stakeholders in these very important industries. I look forward to maintaining that engagement, with a view to working with all the stakeholders in the best interests of these industries. The regulation of gambling is under the remit of my colleague, the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform. Submissions have been made both to that Department and the Department of Finance on the matter of betting. I will be engaging with my Ministerial colleagues in regard to all the issues raised.