Resolution in sight to Punchestown dispute

THE end to a dispute between Horse Racing Ireland (HRI) and the Kildare Hunt Club over the Punchestown racetrack is looking more likely.

Tensions had grown between the HRI, which runs the course, and the Kildare Hunt Club (owners of the land) over two property leases.

The disputes meant that the operating companies for the track has not filed its annual accounts, as some Kildare Hunt Club members who are directors of the companies have not signed off on the accounts.