Is the government giving too much to horse and greyhound racing?

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Is the government giving too much to horse and greyhound racing?

The annual state grant to the horseracing and greyhound industries has increased by €4.1 million to €99.1 million for 2025: the highest the fund has reached in its 23 years of existence. The funding will be split between the two sports in an 80:20 ratio, €79.28m will go to Horse Racing Ireland, with €19.82m for Greyhound Racing Ireland, the governing bodies for the two industries. What do you think about the Government giving funds to the tune of almost 100 million to horse and greyhound racing? Andrea is joined by Johnny Ward from Off the Ball’s Racing Pod, Nuala Donlon from Greyhound Action Ireland, Damien Matthews, Chairman of the Irish Greyhound Owners & Breeders Federation and more to discuss.

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Is the government giving too much to horse and greyhound racing?