Written answers
Tuesday, 4 July 2023
Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine
Horse Racing Industry
Paul Donnelly (Dublin West, Sinn Fein)
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454. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will confirm that Horse Racing Ireland publishes figures for racing attendees including everyone who attends, even those who gains free admission, for example, trainers, jockeys, stable staff, bookmakers’ staff, press and so on; and if he will request HRI to provide the number of paying attendees to all events for the past 18 months. [32354/23]
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 question raised by the Deputy is an operational matter for HRI, therefore, the question has been referred to the body for direct reply.
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