Joe Carey (Clare, Fine Gael)
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471. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans and associated timelines to allow spectators to attend horse racing meetings during 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25332/21]

Charlie McConalogue (Donegal, Fianna Fail)
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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 Government has indicated its intention to consider proposals for later in the year on the holding of a limited number of pilot live events for arts, culture, sport and live entertainment (indoor and outdoor). This is to inform the safe reopening of these activities and events when the public health situation allows.

The Department will continue to liaise with all sectors under its remit including Horse Racing Ireland bearing in mind the pre-eminence of the protection of public health.