351. Deputy Seamus Healy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of WTE qualified veterinary surgeons employed by Horse Racing Ireland as of 1 July 2026, in tabular form. [52489/26]

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.