Michael Creed (Cork North West, Fine Gael)
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Bord na gCon is a commercial State body, established in 1958 under the Greyhound Industry Act 1958 chiefly to control greyhound racing and improve and develop the greyhound industry.

Bord na gCon has informed me that, following mediation and a ballot of its members, the Dublin Greyhound Owners & Breeders Association on Thursday 15th June 2017, decided to support the resumption of live racing at Shelbourne Park Stadium. Racing is to re-commence from Tuesday 20th June and will see an increase in Live racing at Shelbourne Park and extra supports for the local greyhound community.

The question raised by the Deputy is an operational matter for Bord na gCon but I understand that among the proposals agreed is that a dedicated racing manager will be provided in Shelbourne Park for Harold's Cross racing, there will be dedicated Harold's Cross  race nights in Shelbourne Park and all staff from Harold's Cross will be accommodated at Shelbourne Park Greyhound Stadium.

In addition, Bord na gCon has committed to hosting a National Greyhound Consultative Forum within the next 30 days to seek feedback and engagement as to how the industry can move forward.