New chairman must put greyhound industry first

AS a concerned owner/trainer/breeder of greyhounds for more years than I care to remember, I wish to make a number of points regarding the imminent appointment of a new chairman of Bord na gCon.

The industry is now at a crossroads and many people fear for its long-term survival if great care is not taken with this new appointment.

I would appeal to the minister to think long and hard before making this appointment and make the health and stability of the greyhound industry his primary consideration. We need somebody of stature within the industry with the knowledge, experience and business expertise to lead the organisation for the next five to seven years.