Agriculture Minister committed to funding greyhound racing

Social Democrats TD Holly Cairns has criticised the level of funding given to greyhound racing each year, claiming it is a 'dying industry'

Charlie McConalogue said the greyhound raising industry, which received €19.2m in taxpayer funds this year, is an important sector for rural Ireland. File picture Denis Minihane

The Agriculture Minister is fully committed to publicly subsidising the greyhound sector despite mounting opposition to the sport.

Charlie McConalogue said the greyhound racing industry, which received €19.2m in taxpayer funds this year, is an important sector for rural Ireland.