Written answers

Thursday, 2 March 2017

Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine

Greyhound Industry

Photo of Kevin O'KeeffeKevin O'Keeffe (Cork East, Fianna Fail)
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309. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if, before the decision was made to sell Harold’s Cross greyhound track, there was any valuation completed of the premises under certain criteria (details supplied). [11101/17]

Photo of Michael CreedMichael Creed (Cork North West, Fine Gael)
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Bord na gCon has statutory responsibility for the development of the greyhound racing industry. In that context, it runs commercial operations in a number of greyhound stadia, including Harold's Cross.

As recommended within the Indecon report Harold’s Cross is being included in the asset disposal programme currently being implemented by Bord na gCon. Proceeds from the sale will be used to reduce BNG's significant debt burden.

The detail requested by the Deputy is of a commercially sensitive nature and if released may compromise the sales process.

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