Maureen O'Sullivan (Dublin Central, Independent)
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531. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if the Turf Club incurred legal costs that were paid for by his Department; the amount of these legal costs; when covering these legal costs ceased; and the reasons for ceasing. [32107/16]

Michael Creed (Cork North West, Fine Gael)
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Horse Racing Ireland (HRI) is a commercial state body established under the Horse and Greyhound Racing Act, 2001, and is responsible for the overall administration, promotion and development of the horse racing industry.

State funding is provided for Horse Racing Ireland(HRI) under the Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund. Administration of this fund is an operational matter for HRI, including any funding payable to the Turf Club.  

However, I understand from Horse Racing Ireland that, in the normal course of business, the Turf Club is reimbursed for legal fees in relation to the operation of certain integrity functions, largely relating to appeals and referrals.