Catherine Murphy (Kildare North, Social Democrats)
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767. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of employees as of 1 May 2020 employed by Horse Racing Ireland; the breakdown of roles; and the funding the body has received in each of the past five years to date in 2020. [8781/20]

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.

The question raised by the Deputy regarding the number of employees as of 1 May 2020 employed by Horse Racing Ireland and the breakdown of roles is an operational matter for HRI and therefore that matter has been referred to the body for direct reply.

Funding under the Horse and Greyhound Fund received by HRI  in each of the past five years and to date in 2020 is as set out as follows.

2020 - €32.750 million to date (€67.2 million total allocation for 2020)

2019 - €67.2 million

2018 - €64.0 million

2017 - €64.0 million

2016 - €59.2 million

2015 - €54.4 million