Dáil
‹ Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Greyhound Industry. Bookmakers at greyhound tracks
Summary
Treacy asked about the impact of the Agriculture Minister’s proposal to remove bookmakers from greyhound tracks, including consequences for the industry and bookmakers’ self-employment. The Chair said it was a separate question, and no answer was given.
Is the Minister of State aware of the serious ripples which were created within the industry by the Minister for Agriculture during his recent statement in America proposing to remove bookmakers from the greyhound tracks?
Comment on this
Will he agree that the removal of bookmakers from the greyhound tracks will have a serious effect not alone on the industry but also on the many people who are relying on self-employment?