Written answers
Monday, 11 September 2017
Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine
Greyhound Industry
Robert Troy (Longford-Westmeath, Fianna Fail)
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1293. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will provide financial assistance to a stadium (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36869/17]
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.
The granting of financial assistance to any stadium is a matter for consideration by the Board of Bord na gCon. I understand that Longford Greyhound Stadium are in receipt of annual operating grants of €40,000 along with grant assistance towards operating costs, specifically Veterinary fees. The Board recently received a request for additional financial assistance from the supporters club of Longford Greyhound Stadium, which is scheduled for Board consideration at their next board meeting.
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