Half of Irish Greyhound Board sponsorship for ‘care fund’

Half of all Irish Greyhound Board sponsorship funds will now be ringfenced for a ‘care fund’ established for the wellbeing of greyhounds. This follows a review of practices after an RTÉ documentary spotlighted major animal welfare issues recently.

Ger Dollard, IGB chief executive, said: “We have launched an arrangement where 50% of all sponsorship goes into the care fund. The reaction of some of our major sponsors has been very positive as not only can they sponsor racing but they can sponsor it with wellbeing and care in mind.