Horse Racing Industry

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 5 November 2024

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Tuesday, 5 November 2024

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Paul Murphy

Question:

844. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine further to Parliamentary Question No. 397 of 8 October 2024, the reason Horse Racing Ireland claimed that seven horses used at this year's Galway Races festival are confirmed dead when the true figure is at least nine (details supplied); and if he will reveal the causes of the deaths. [44618/24]

Written answers

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine

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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