Welfare group 'disappointed' as greyhound racing receives €19.2m in budget

Defending the decision, MinisterCharlie McConalogue said the increase in funding was "important" to the sport, as spectators were no longer able to attend events. ©INPHO/Laszlo Geczo

Greyhound Action Ireland has condemned the increased funding allocated to the Irish greyhound racing industry in yesterday's budget. 

Spokesperson for the organisation, Nuala Donlan said: "Instead of ending funding, they have sanctioned an increase of €2.4 million on last year's figure, thus ensuring the widespread abuse and killing of unwanted dogs by this industry will continue."