Greyhound industry and Irish Open
The Chair cautioned against naming people during the embassy exchange. Conway then returned to the greyhound documentary, supported a Ministerial statement, and also welcomed the Irish Open coming to Lahinch, with light-hearted interjections from other Senators.
The Senator confused the person and the office.
Comment on this
I have no qualms about putting it on the record that I have not been invited to any event by the Papal Nuncio and I do not expect I will be.
The "Prime Time" documentary on what is happening in the greyhound industry was quite appalling and I would support calls for the Minister to come to the House to make a statement on the matter.
On a positive note, Lahinch Golf Club in County Clare is hosting the Irish Open next week for the first time in its history. This is the biggest sporting event ever to come to County Clare. I sincerely hope that some Members might be able to avail of the opportunity to come down to Lahinch next week. I pay tribute to all the staff at Lahinch Golf Club and the people in Lahinch and the surrounding areas of Ennistimon, Liscannor and Milltown Malbay for the amazing effort and work they have put into making the area as beautiful and attractive as possible. Some amount of painting has been done and roads have been resurfaced by the local authority. There has been an overall effort to ensure there is a massive céad míle fáilte for the thousands of visitors we will have between next Wednesday and next Sunday for what will be a spectacular golfing event. I wish all those involved well and I issue a céad míle fáilte and an invitation to all Members and their friends and colleagues to join us in Lahinch for what we hope will be a super occasion.
