I raise the future of Youghal Greyhound Stadium. The Tánaiste will recall that the viability of the stadium was raised during his recent visit to the town. There is local support for the retention of this track, which is of major importance to the community. I and others have done considerable work behind the scenes. The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine has been working diligently with me and the local track supporters' club to try to keep the stadium going. There is a lack of faith in Greyhound Racing Ireland management's support for the Youghal track. I ask that this be looked at again. We are close to securing a deal. There have been ups and downs, but I want to get this over the line for the dog owners in Youghal. My family has a historical association with this community-run track, which is extremely important to local people.

I thank the Deputy for raising this matter, which is close to his heart. He has shown massive commitment to it in the past and has been involved with it for many years. I have worked with him on it in recent times. I was glad to meet the management of the racecourse with the Deputy a few weeks ago to be updated on its concerns for the future and hear about its desire to ensure the track can continue. I assure the Deputy that I will continue to work with him in the context of his objective of ensuring there is a strong future for the track.