Regulation The Board may make guidelines to control the establishment, layout, construction and maintenance of greyhound race tracks or the use of equipment at such tracks. Enforcement of guidelines in this area is dealt with by way of the track licensing regime. The training of greyhounds for reward, the public sale of greyhounds and the artificial insemination of greyhounds are regulated. It is an offence […]
Reform Building on the Indecon Report into certain aspects of the horseracing industry, the purpose of the 2016 Act is to strengthen governance and transparency within the Racng Regulatory Body (RRB), and provide for streamlining of certain administrative functions. The 2016 Act extends the definition of – “integrity services” to allow the RRB ensure that horses are run fairly and properly without being limited to […]
Bodies The Racing Board was established in 1945 and replaced in 1994. It comprised 11 members appointed by the Minister for Finance in consultation the Minister for Agriculture. The Irish Horseracing Authority consisted of 15 members, four nominated by the Minister for Agriculture, one of which was Chairman and one was representative of the industry in Northern Ireland. The remaining 12 members were selected by […]
Licensing of Bookmakers The 2015 Act is designed to provide a regulatory system for remote bookmakers and betting intermediaries (betting exchanges) offering betting services in Ireland, regardless of location. It provides for a fair and equal treatment of all bookmakers and betting exchanges, including bodies corporate, offering services in Ireland and will bring into the licensing and taxation regime all remote bookmakers and betting intermediaries […]
Bookmakers’ Levy The Horse and Greyhound Racing Betting Charges and Levies Act 1999 amended the provision in respect of bookmakers levy. The Act provided that the Board may form companies for its functions including in particular the operations of the totalitsor. It may take total or partial control of such companies. A licensed bookmaker who enters into a bet at a race other than by […]
Bord na gCon The Greyhound Industry Act 1958 established Bord na gCon. The Board consists of seven members, a Chairman and ordinary members. The Chairman is appointed by the Minister for Agriculture. The Minister appoints six persons as ordinary members of the Board for a five-year period. The Board may appoint Chief Officers, other officers and employees subject to procedures it deem fit. No officer […]