Michael Creed (Cork North West, Fine Gael)
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Question 372: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the relationship between his Department and Horse Racing Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42622/10]

Brendan Smith (Cavan-Monaghan, Fianna Fail)
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Horse Racing Ireland is a State Body established under the Horse and Greyhound Act 2001 with a Board appointed in accordance with the Horse Racing (Membership) Act 2001 whose duty it is to direct the affairs of the Body.

My Department monitors the compliance of Horse Racing Ireland with the terms of the Code of Practice for the Governance of State Bodies and other requirements arising under legislation. My Department is also responsible for the management and administration of the Horse and Greyhound Fund and the laying of the accounts of the Body before both Houses of the Oireachtas in accordance with the Horse and Greyhound Racing Act 2001.

I make appointments to the Board of Horse Racing Ireland in accordance with the provisions of the Horse Racing (Membership) Act 2001.

Michael Creed (Cork North West, Fine Gael)
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Question 373: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the level of investment by the State in the all-weather horse racing facilities at Dundalk; if he is satisfied, given its closure for the winter months, that this represents a good return for the taxpayer and proper management of the facility; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42623/10]

Brendan Smith (Cavan-Monaghan, Fianna Fail)
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Horse Racing Ireland is a State Body established under the Horse and Greyhound Act 2001 with a Board appointed in accordance with the Horse Racing (Membership) Act 2001 whose duty it is to direct the affairs of the Body. I make appointments to the Board of Horse Racing Ireland in accordance with the provisions of the Horse Racing (Membership) Act 2001.

Horse Racing Ireland is responsible for operational matters.

Decisions regarding the development of authorised racecourses and race fixtures are decided upon by Horse Racing Ireland in accordance with section 10 of the Irish Horseracing Industry Act 1994, as amended by Section 8 of the Horse and Greyhound Act 2001.

Michael Creed (Cork North West, Fine Gael)
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Question 374: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if Horse Racing Ireland is subject to the freedom of information legislation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42624/10]

Brendan Smith (Cavan-Monaghan, Fianna Fail)
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Horse Racing Ireland is subject to the provisions of the Freedom of Information legislation.