Greyhound racing 'very dependent' on State funding for prize money, minister's report finds

The report stresses that, while Greyhound Racing Ireland has made 'some progress' on the welfare agenda, 'more needs to be done'. Picture: Howard Crowdy

The welfare of racing greyhounds in Ireland is an “existential issue” for the industry here, according to a report commissioned by the minister for agriculture.

The report, carried out by consultants Indecon, notes that the greyhound industry is “very dependent” on State funding in terms of allocating prize money from race meets.